Established in 2011, African Rural University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Kagadi (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Western Region. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Kibaale, Kampala. Officially recognized by the The National Council for Higher Education of Uganda, African Rural University (ARU) is a very small women only Ugandan higher education institution. African Rural University (ARU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) in several areas of study. This 11 years old Ugandan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Ugandan higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ARU 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.