Established in 1932, Kabul University of Medical Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kabul (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, Kabul University of Medical Sciences (KUMS) is a very small coeducational Afghan higher education institution. Kabul University of Medical Sciences (KUMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 90 years old Afghan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Afghan higher education organization a most selective institution. KUMS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.