Established in 1971, Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln (Cologne University of Applied Sciences) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Köln (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 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), Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln (RFH) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Rheinische Fachhochschule Köln (RFH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. RFH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.