Founded in 2007, Pädagogische Hochschule Niederösterreich (University College of Teacher Education Lower Austria) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Baden (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Lower Austria. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Gemeinde Hollabrunn, Melk. Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Pädagogische Hochschule Niederösterreich (PH NÖ) is a very small coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Pädagogische Hochschule Niederösterreich (PH NÖ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PH NÖ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.