Founded in 2002, Ashesi University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Berekuso (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Eastern Region. Officially recognized by the National Accreditation Board, Ghana (National Accreditation Board of Ghana), Ashesi University (AU) is a very small coeducational Ghanaian higher education institution. Ashesi University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 20 years old Ghanaian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Ghanaian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AU 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, as well as administrative services.