Founded in 1995, Sami Shamoon College of Engineering is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Beer Sheva (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Southern District. This institution also has a branch campus in Ashdod. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Israel, Sami Shamoon College of Engineering (SCE) is a small coeducational Israeli higher education institution. Sami Shamoon College of Engineering (SCE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 27 years old Israeli higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Israeli higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SCE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.