Established in 1998, Gulf Medical University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Ajman (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah. Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, Gulf Medical University (GMU) is a very small coeducational Emirati higher education institution. Gulf Medical University (GMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 23 years old Emirati higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Emirati higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.