Founded in 2005, Fayoum University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Faiyum (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt, Fayoum University (FYM) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Egyptian higher education institution. Fayoum University (FYM) 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 15 years old Egyptian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Egyptian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FYM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.