Founded in 1989, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola (Blekinge Institute of Technology) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Karlskrona (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Blekinge County. Officially recognized by the Utbildningsdepartementet, Sverige (Ministry of Education and Research of Sweden), Blekinge Tekniska Högskola (BTH) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Swedish higher education institution. Blekinge Tekniska Högskola (BTH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 31 years old Swedish 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. BTH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.