Founded in 2010, Al-Rayan University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Mukalla (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hadhramaut. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Yemen, Al-Rayan University is a coeducational Yemeni higher education institution. Al-Rayan University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Al-Rayan University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.