Established in 1992, Oulun Seudun ammattikorkeakoulu (Oulu University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Oulu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern Ostrobothnia. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Raahe, Oulainen. Officially recognized by the Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö, Suomi (Ministry of Education and Culture of Finland), Oulun Seudun ammattikorkeakoulu (OAMK) is a medium-sized coeducational Finnish higher education institution. Oulun Seudun ammattikorkeakoulu (OAMK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 30 years old Finnish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Finnish higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OAMK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.