Established in 2003, Ittihad Private University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Rakka (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Al-Raqqah. This institution also has a branch campus in Manbej. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Syria, Ittihad Private University (IPU) is a small coeducational Syrian higher education institution. Ittihad Private University (IPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 19 years old Syrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Syrian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.