Established in 1997, Islamic University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Rotterdam (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), South Holland. Officially recognized by the Nederlands-Vlaamse Accreditatieorganisatie (Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders), Islamic University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam (IUASR) is a very small coeducational Dutch higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Islamic University of Applied Sciences Rotterdam (IUASR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Dutch higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Dutch higher education organization a very selective institution. IUASR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.