Established in 1998, King Khalid University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Abha (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Asir. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Alnamas, Bisha, Khamis Mushait, Mehayel. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia, King Khalid University (KKU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. King Khalid University (KKU) 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 in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 21 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.