Founded in 1877, Technische Universität Darmstadt (Technical University of Darmstadt) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Darmstadt (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hesse. Officially recognized by the Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts), Technische Universität Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt) is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Technische Universität Darmstadt (TU Darmstadt) 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. TU Darmstadt 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.