Founded in 1957, Assiut University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Asyut (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in South Vally. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt, Assiut University (AU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Egyptian higher education institution. Assiut 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 63 years old Egyptian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students’ past academic record and grades. International students are welcome 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.