Founded in 1986, Asia-Pacific International University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Muak Lek (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Saraburi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Asia-Pacific International University (AIU) is a very small coeducational Thai higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Asia-Pacific International University (AIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 36 years old Thai higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Thai 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, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.