Established in 2000, National Ribat University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Khartoum (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Sudan, National Ribat University (NRU) is a coeducational Sudanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. National Ribat University (NRU) 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 22 years old Sudanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Sudanese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NRU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.