Founded in 2004, The British University in Dubai is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Dubai (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, The British University in Dubai (BUiD) is a very small coeducational Emirati higher education institution. The British University in Dubai (BUiD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 18 years old Emirati higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BUiD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.