Established in 1969, Universität Bielefeld (Bielefeld University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Bielefeld (population range of 250,000-499,999 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), Universität Bielefeld is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Bielefeld offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Universität Bielefeld 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.