Established in 1981, Umm Al-Qura University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Makkah (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) is a very large coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UQU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.