Established in 1994, Al Dar University College (On Probation) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Dubai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, Al Dar University College (On Probation) (ALDAR) is a very small coeducational Emirati higher education institution. Al Dar University College (On Probation) (ALDAR) 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 28 years old Emirati higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ALDAR 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.