Founded in 1860, Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (Bauhaus-University Weimar) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Weimar (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Thuringia. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Thüringer Ministerium für Bildung, Wissenschaft und Kultur (Thuringian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture), Bauhaus-Universität Weimar is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Bauhaus-Universität Weimar offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 159 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.