Established in 1830, Universität Vechta (University of Vechta) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Vechta (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), Universität Vechta is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Universität Vechta offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 192 years old German higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Universität Vechta 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.