Founded in 2005, Wadi International University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the small city of Wadi al-Nasara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Homs. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Syria, Wadi International University (WIU) is a very small coeducational Syrian higher education institution. Wadi International University (WIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. WIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.