Founded in 1999, Effat University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Jeddah (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Makkah. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia, Effat University is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) women only higher education institution. Effat University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 20 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.