Established in 2007, Al Rasheed International Private University for Science and Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Damascus (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Syria, Al Rasheed International Private University for Science and Technology (RU) is a coeducational Syrian higher education institution. Al Rasheed International Private University for Science and Technology (RU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. RU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.