Established in 1971, Universität Kassel (University of Kassel) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kassel (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hesse. This institution also has a branch campus in Witzenhausen. Officially recognized by the Hessisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Hessen Ministry of Higher Education, Research and the Arts), Universität Kassel is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Kassel 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. Universität Kassel also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.