Established in 2006, American University in the Emirates is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Dubai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, American University in the Emirates (AUE) is a small coeducational Emirati higher education institution. American University in the Emirates (AUE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 16 years old Emirati higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Emirati higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AUE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.