Established in 1989, Mbarara University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Mbarara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Western Region. Officially recognized by the The National Council for Higher Education of Uganda, Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) is a small coeducational Ugandan higher education institution. Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) 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 33 years old Ugandan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Ugandan higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.