Founded in 1975, Helwan University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Cairo (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Egypt, Helwan University is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Helwan University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 44 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Egyptian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.