Founded in 2012, Al Safwa University College is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Karbala (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, Al Safwa University College is a coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. Al Safwa University College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Al Safwa University College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.