Established in 1987, University of Tikrit is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Tikrit (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Saladin. This institution also has a branch campus in Samraa. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, University of Tikrit (TU) is a small coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. University of Tikrit (TU) 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 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 80-90% making this Iraqi higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.