Founded in 2010, Universiti Antarabangsa AlBukhary (AlBukhary International University) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Alor Setar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Kedah. Officially recognized by the Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi (Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia), Universiti Antarabangsa AlBukhary (AiU) is a coeducational Malaysian higher education institution. Universiti Antarabangsa AlBukhary (AiU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. AiU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.