Founded in 1987, University of Al-Qadisiyah is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Al Diwaniyah (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Al-Qadisiyah. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: The Dagara, The Shafa'i, Shami, Hamza, Al Badair, Afak. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, University of Al-Qadisiyah (QU) is a large coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. University of Al-Qadisiyah (QU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 35 years old Iraqi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Iraqi higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. QU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.