Founded in 2005, International University of Science and Technology is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Damascus (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Syria, International University of Science and Technology (IUST) is a coeducational Syrian higher education institution. International University of Science and Technology (IUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. IUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.