Established in 2006, Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small town of Windisch (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Aargau. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Muttenz, Basel, Olten. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation, Schweiz (State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation, Switzerland), Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz (FHNW) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 14 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Swiss higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 