Established in 2008, Al-Hawash Private University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the large city of Homs (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Syria, Al-Hawash Private University (HPU) is a coeducational Syrian higher education institution. Al-Hawash Private University (HPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. HPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.