Established in 1983, Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies 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, Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS) is a coeducational Emirati higher education institution. Emirates Institute for Banking and Financial Studies (EIBFS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. EIBFS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.