Founded in 1966, Kuwait University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Kuwait City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Al Asimah. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Kuwait, Kuwait University (KU) is a large coeducational Kuwaiti higher education institution. Kuwait University (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 55 years old Kuwaiti higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. KU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.