Founded in 1896, Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Vallendar (College of Philosophy and Theology, Vallendar) is a private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Vallendar (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Rhineland-Palatinate. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Weiterbildung und Kultur des Landes Rheinland-Pfalz (Ministry of Science, Continuing Education and Culture of Rhineland-Palatinate), Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Vallendar (PTHV) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Philosophisch-Theologische Hochschule Vallendar (PTHV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PTHV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.