Established in 2002, Kingdom University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Riffa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Southern Governorate. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Bahrain, Kingdom University (KU) is a very small coeducational Bahraini higher education institution. Kingdom University (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 20 years old Bahraini 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 Bahraini higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. KU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.