Founded in 1957, King Saud University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Riyadh (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, King Saud University (KSU) is a very large coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution. King Saud University (KSU) 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 65 years old Saudi Arabian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KSU 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.