Established in 1981, Arabian Gulf University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Manama (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Capital Governorate. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Bahrain, Arabian Gulf University (AGU) is a very small coeducational Bahraini higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Arabian Gulf University (AGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 41 years old Bahraini higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Bahraini higher education organization a least selective institution. AGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.