Established in 2002, Gandhara University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Peshawar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Gandhara University is a very small coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. Gandhara University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) in several areas of study. This 20 years old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Pakistani higher education organization a averagely selective institution. Gandhara University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.