Established in 2001, Lebanese International University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Beirut (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Tripoli, Saida, Bekaa, Nabatieh, Riyadh, Sana'a, Aden, Abu Dhabi, Damascus, Cairo, Alexandria. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), Lebanese International University (LIU) is a very large coeducational Lebanese higher education institution. Lebanese International University (LIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 21 years old Lebanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LIU 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, as well as administrative services.