Founded in 2007, Palestine Technical University Kadoorie is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the large town of Tulkarem (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), West Bank. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of the Palestinian Territory, Palestine Technical University Kadoorie (PTUK) is a medium-sized coeducational Palestinian higher education institution. Palestine Technical University Kadoorie (PTUK) 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 15 years old Palestinian 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 Palestinian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. PTUK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.