Founded in 1993, Al al-Bayt University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Mafraq (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Jordan, Al al-Bayt University (AABU) is a large coeducational Jordanian higher education institution. Al al-Bayt University (AABU) 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. This 29 years old Jordanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AABU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.