Established in 2010, Jaamacada Jazeera (Jazeera University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Hodan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Banaadir. This institution also has a branch campus in Zobbe. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, Jaamacada Jazeera (JU) is a small coeducational Somali higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Jaamacada Jazeera (JU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 12 years old Somali higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Somali higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. JU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.