Established in 2002, Jaamacadda Banaadir (Benadir University) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Mogadishu (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Banaadir. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Afgoi, Kismayo, Jowhar. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Higher Education of Somalia, Jaamacadda Banaadir (BU) is a very small coeducational Somali higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Jaamacadda Banaadir (BU) 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 20 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 50-60% making this Somali higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BU 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.