Established in 2002, Middle East College is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Muscat (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Oman, Middle East College (MEC) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Middle East College (MEC) 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 17 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 60-70% making this Omani higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.