Founded in 1923, Damascus University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Damascus (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Sweida and Daraa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Syria, Damascus University (DU) is a very large coeducational Syrian higher education institution. Damascus University (DU) 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 99 years old Syrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Syrian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. DU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.