Established in 2000, Arab American University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Jenin (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), West Bank. This institution also has a branch campus in Ramallah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of the Palestinian Territory, Arab American University (AAUP) is a large coeducational Palestinian higher education institution. Arab American University (AAUP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 22 years old Palestinian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AAUP 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.