Established in 2005, Syrian Private University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Damascus (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Syria, Syrian Private University (SPU) is a small coeducational Syrian higher education institution. Syrian Private University (SPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Syrian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible 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, as well as administrative services.