Founded in 2002, The State University of Zanzibar is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Zanzibar City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Mjini Magharibi. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Beit el-Ras, Vuga, Tunguu. Officially recognized by the Tanzania Commission for Universities, The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) is a very small coeducational Tanzanian higher education institution. The State University of Zanzibar (SUZA) 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 in several areas of study. This 20 years old Tanzanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Tanzanian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SUZA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.