Founded in 1996, October 6 University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of 6th of October City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Giza. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt, October 6 University (O6U) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Egyptian higher education institution. October 6 University (O6U) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 24 years old Egyptian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic record and grades. O6U 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.