Founded in 2014, University of Sumer is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Al-Rifai (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Dhi Qar. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, University of Sumer (UoS) is a small coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. University of Sumer (UoS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees in several areas of study. This 8 years old Iraqi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. UoS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.