Founded in 2004, DOW University of Health Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Saddar Town (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sindh. This institution also has a branch campus in Gulshan Town. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, DOW University of Health Sciences (DUHS) is a medium-sized coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. DOW University of Health Sciences (DUHS) 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 18 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 50-60% making this Pakistani higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DUHS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.