Established in 1997, Polytechnic College Suriname is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Paramaribo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Nickerie. Officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Wetenschap en Cultuur, Suriname (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture of Suriname), Polytechnic College Suriname (PTC) is a coeducational Surinamese higher education institution. Polytechnic College Suriname (PTC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Surinamese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PTC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.