Established in 2004, Aureus University School of Medicine is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Oranjestad (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerio di Enseñansa, Ciencia y Desaroyo Sostenibel, Aruba (Ministry of Education, Science and Sustainable Development of Aruba), Aureus University School of Medicine (ASUM Aruba) is a very small coeducational Aruban higher education institution. Aureus University School of Medicine (ASUM Aruba) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 18 years old Aruban higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Aruban higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ASUM Aruba also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.