Founded in 1978, Universität Hildesheim (University of Hildesheim) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Hildesheim (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Lower Saxony. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Niedersächsisches Ministerium für Wissenschaft und Kultur (Ministry for Science and Culture of Lower Saxony), Universität Hildesheim is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universität Hildesheim 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 41 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.