Founded in 1979, Al Imam Al-Ouzai University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Beirut (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), Al Imam Al-Ouzai University is a small coeducational Lebanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the islamic religion. Al Imam Al-Ouzai University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 43 years old Lebanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Lebanese higher education organization a least selective institution. Al Imam Al-Ouzai University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.