Founded in 1999, Effat University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Jeddah (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Makkah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Effat University is a very small women only Saudi Arabian higher education institution. Effat University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 23 years old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Effat University 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.