Founded in 2005, Arab International University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the small city of Daraa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Damascus. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Syria, Arab International University (AIU) is a coeducational Syrian higher education institution. Arab International University (AIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Syrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Syrian higher education organization a somewhat 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, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.