Established in 1968, Norges idrettshøgskole (Norwegian School of Sport Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized city of Oslo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Norges idrettshøgskole (NIH) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Norges idrettshøgskole (NIH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 52 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Norwegian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 