Founded in 2005, Madenat Alelem University College is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Baghdad (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, Madenat Alelem University College (MAUC) is a medium-sized coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. Madenat Alelem University College (MAUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Iraqi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Iraqi higher education organization a least selective institution. MAUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.