Established in 2005, The British University in Egypt is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of El Shorouk (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Cairo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt, The British University in Egypt (BUE) is a small coeducational Egyptian higher education institution. The British University in Egypt (BUE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 16 years old Egyptian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BUE 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.