Founded in 2007, Arab University of Science and Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Hama (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Syria, Arab University of Science and Technology (AUST) is a coeducational Syrian higher education institution. Arab University of Science and Technology (AUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. AUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.