Founded in 2003, Cordoba Private University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Al Qamishli (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Al-Hasakah. This institution also has a branch campus in Aleppo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Syria, Cordoba Private University (CPU) is a medium-sized coeducational Syrian higher education institution. Cordoba Private University (CPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 19 years old Syrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.