Established in 1991, Universität Potsdam (University of Potsdam) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Potsdam (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Brandenburg. Officially recognized by the Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kultur, Brandenburg (Ministry of Science, Research and Culture of Brandenburg), Universität Potsdam (UP) is a large coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Potsdam (UP) 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. UP 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.