Founded in 1974, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Riyadh (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Riyadh. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMAMU) is a very large coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University (IMAMU) 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, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 47 years old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IMAMU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.