Founded in 2007, Aljazeera University is a private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Ghabaghib (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Darra. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Damascus, Deir ez-Zor. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Syria, Aljazeera University (JPU) is a small coeducational Syrian higher education institution. Aljazeera University (JPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 15 years old Syrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Syrian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. JPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.