Founded in 1985, Dubai Medical College is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Dubai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai Medical College (DMC) is a women only Emirati higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Dubai Medical College (DMC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. DMC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.