Established in 1976, Yarmouk University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Irbid (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Jordan, Yarmouk University (YU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Yarmouk University (YU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 43 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.