Founded in 1996, Sulaimani Polytechnic University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Sulaymaniyah (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kurdistan. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Kalar, Halabja, Chamchamal, Dukan, Darbandikhan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Kurdistan Regional Government, Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU) is a large coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. Sulaimani Polytechnic University (SPU) 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 26 years old Iraqi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Iraqi higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SPU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.