Founded in 1980, International Islamic University, Islamabad is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Islamabad (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Islamabad CT. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) is a large coeducational Pakistani higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 41 years old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. IIUI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.