Established in 2007, Pädagogische Hochschule Steiermark (University College of Teacher Education Styria) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Graz (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Styria. Officially recognized by the Bundesministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft and Forschung, Österreich (Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research of Austria), Pädagogische Hochschule Steiermark (PHSt) is a small coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Pädagogische Hochschule Steiermark (PHSt) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 15 years old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PHSt also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.