Established in 1950, University of Peshawar is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Peshawar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Baragali Summer Campus, Abbottabad. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, University of Peshawar (UOP) is a medium-sized coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. University of Peshawar (UOP) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 72 years old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Pakistani higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UOP 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, as well as administrative services.