Established in 2004, Imam Ja'afar Al-sadiq University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Baghdad (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, Imam Ja'afar Al-sadiq University is a medium-sized coeducational Iraqi higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Imam Ja'afar Al-sadiq University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 18 years old Iraqi 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 Iraqi higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Imam Ja'afar Al-sadiq University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.