Established in 1775, Technische Universität Clausthal (Clausthal University of Technology) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Clausthal-Zellerfeld (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Lower Saxony. Officially recognized by the Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur (Ministry for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony), Technische Universität Clausthal (TU Clausthal) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Technische Universität Clausthal (TU Clausthal) 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TU Clausthal also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.