Established in 1998, Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Zanzibar City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Mjini Magharibi. Officially recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities, Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University (SUMAIT) is a very small coeducational Tanzanian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Abdulrahman Al-Sumait Memorial University (SUMAIT) 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 in several areas of study. This 24 years old Tanzanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Tanzanian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SUMAIT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.