Founded in 1975, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dammam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Eastern Province. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Qatif, Hafer AL-batin, Jubail. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) is a large coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution. Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University (IAU) 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, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 47 years old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IAU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.