Established in 1995, Fachhochschule Salzburg (Salzburg University of Applied Sciences) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Puch bei Hallein (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Salzburg. This institution also has a branch campus in Kuchl. Officially recognized by the Agentur für Qualitätssicherung und Akkreditierung Austria (Agency for Quality Assurance and Accreditation Austria), Fachhochschule Salzburg (FH Salzburg) is a small (enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Austrian higher education institution. Fachhochschule Salzburg (FH Salzburg) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 25 years old Austrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Austrian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. FH Salzburg also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.