Founded in 1996, Ala-Too Uluslararasi Üniversitesi (Ala-Too International University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bishkek (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, Ala-Too Uluslararasi Üniversitesi (AIU) is a small coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. Ala-Too Uluslararasi Üniversitesi (AIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Kyrgyzstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Kyrgyzstani higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AIU 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, as well as administrative services.