Founded in 1778, Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover (University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Hannover (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Lower Saxony. Officially recognized by the Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur (Ministry for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony), Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover (TiHo) is a very small coeducational German higher education institution. Tierärztliche Hochschule Hannover (TiHo) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 244 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this German higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TiHo 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.