Established in 1898, Universität St.Gallen (University of St. Gallen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of St. Gallen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), St Gallen. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation, Switzerland), Universität St.Gallen (HSG) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universität St.Gallen (HSG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 121 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.