Founded in 1884, Sophiahemmet Högskola (Sophiahemmet University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Stockholm (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Stockholm County. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Sophiahemmet Högskola (SHH) is a very small coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Sophiahemmet Högskola (SHH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 138 years old Swedish higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SHH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.