Founded in 1768, Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe (Karlsruhe University of Education) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Karlsruhe (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Baden-Wurttemberg. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg (Ministry of Science, Research and the Arts of Baden-Württemberg), Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe (PH KA) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Pädagogische Hochschule Karlsruhe (PH KA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 254 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this German higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PH KA 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.