Founded in 2004, Universiteti Privat Albanian University (Albanian University) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Tirana (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Berat, Fier. Officially recognized by the Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education), Universiteti Privat Albanian University (AU) is a large coeducational Albanian higher education institution. Universiteti Privat Albanian University (AU) 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, master degrees in several areas of study. This 18 years old Albanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Albanian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.