Founded in 1897, Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (West Saxon University of Applied Sciences of Zwickau) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Zwickau (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saxony. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Reichenbach, Schneeberg, Markneukirchen. Officially recognized by the Sächsisches Staatsministerium für Wissenschaft und Kunst (Saxon State Ministry of Science and the Arts), Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ) is a small coeducational German higher education institution. Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau (WHZ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. WHZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.