Established in 1975, Azerbaycan Memarliq ve Insaat Universiteti (Azerbaijan University of Architecture and Construction) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Baku (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Absheron. Officially recognized by the Azerbaycan Respublikasi Tehsil Nazirliyi (Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan), Azerbaycan Memarliq ve Insaat Universiteti (AzMIU) is a small coeducational Azerbaijani higher education institution. Azerbaycan Memarliq ve Insaat Universiteti (AzMIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 47 years old Azerbaijani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Azerbaijani higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AzMIU 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.