Established in 2000, COMSATS University Islamabad is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Islamabad (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Islamabad CT. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Abbottabad, Attock, Lahore, Wah, Vehari, Sahiwal. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) is a very large coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI) 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 22 years old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Pakistani higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CUI 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.