Founded in 2001, Kampala International University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kampala (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Central Region. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ishaka, Dar-es-Salaam, Nairobi. Officially recognized by the The National Council for Higher Education of Uganda, Kampala International University (KIU) is a small coeducational Ugandan higher education institution. Kampala International University (KIU) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 21 years old Ugandan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Ugandan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KIU 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.