Founded in 1996, Ono Academic College is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Kiryat Ono (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Tel Aviv District. This institution also has a branch campus in Or Yehuda. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Israel, Ono Academic College (OAC) is a medium-sized coeducational Israeli higher education institution. Ono Academic College (OAC) 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 in several areas of study. This 26 years old Israeli higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. OAC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.