Founded in 2010, Al-Hussain University College is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Karbala (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, Al-Hussain University College (HUC) is a very small coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. Al-Hussain University College (HUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. HUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.