Established in 2010, Avicenna University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kabul (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Mazar-i-Sharif. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, Avicenna University is a medium-sized coeducational Afghan higher education institution. Avicenna University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 12 years old Afghan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Afghan higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Avicenna University 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.