Established in 2005, Beaconhouse National University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Lahore (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Punjab. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Beaconhouse National University (BNU) is a very small coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. Beaconhouse National University (BNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BNU 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.