Established in 1995, Riphah International University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Islamabad (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Islamabad CT. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Lahore, Faisalabad. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Riphah International University (RIU) is a medium-sized coeducational Pakistani higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Riphah International University (RIU) 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 27 years old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Pakistani higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. RIU 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.