Founded in 1995, Ziauddin University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Karachi (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sindh. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Ziauddin University (ZU) is a very small coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. Ziauddin 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 27 years old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. 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, as well as administrative services.