Established in 1942, Alexandria University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Alexandria (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Matrouh. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt, Alexandria University (AU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational 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 degrees), 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 77 years old 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.