Established in 1971, Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Münster (University of Philosophy and Theology in Münster) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Münster (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Rhine-Westphalia. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Kultur und Wissenschaft des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen (Ministry of Culture and Science of North Rhine-Westphalia), Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Münster (PTH Münster) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Münster (PTH Münster) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. PTH Münster also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.