Established in 2011, Al-Sham Private University 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-Sham Private University (ASPU) is a coeducational Syrian higher education institution. Al-Sham Private University (ASPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ASPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.