Established in 1995, American International University-Bangladesh is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Dhaka (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) is a large coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Bangladeshi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Bangladeshi higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AIUB 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.