Established in 1996, Baghdad College of Economic Sciences University is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Baghdad (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, Baghdad College of Economic Sciences University is a coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. Baghdad College of Economic Sciences University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Baghdad College of Economic Sciences University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.