Founded in 2003, Al-Buraimi University College is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Al-Buraymi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Al Buraimi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation of the Sultanate of Oman, Al-Buraimi University College (BUC) is a coeducational Omani higher education institution. Al-Buraimi University College (BUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. BUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.