Founded in 2005, Al Andalus University for Medical Sciences is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the medium town of Al-Qadmus (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Tartus. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Syria, Al Andalus University for Medical Sciences (AU) is a coeducational Syrian higher education institution. Al Andalus University for Medical Sciences (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.