Founded in 2010, Ghalib University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Herat (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Kabul. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, Ghalib University is a very small coeducational Afghan higher education institution. Ghalib University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 12 years old Afghan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Afghan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Ghalib 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.