Established in 1942, Alexandria University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Alexandria (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Matrouh. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt, Alexandria University (AU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Egyptian higher education institution. Alexandria University (AU) 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 78 years old Egyptian 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 Egyptian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.