Founded in 1994, Zarqa University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Zarqa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Jordan, Zarqa University (ZU) is a very small coeducational Jordanian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Zarqa University (ZU) 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 28 years old Jordanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ZU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.