Founded in 1979, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Rawalpindi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Punjab. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University (PMAS-AAUR) is a medium-sized coeducational Pakistani higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University (PMAS-AAUR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PMAS-AAUR 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.