Founded in 1987, Notre Dame University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Zouk Mosbeh (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Mount Lebanon. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Deir el Amar, Barsa. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), Notre Dame University (NDU) is a small coeducational Lebanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Notre Dame University (NDU) 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 35 years old Lebanese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Lebanese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NDU 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.