Founded in 1957, King Saud University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Riyadh (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia, King Saud University (KSU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. King Saud University (KSU) 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 62 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 students are welcome to apply for enrollment.