Established in 1957, the University of Baghdad is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Baghdad (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Bab Al-Muadham. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, University of Baghdad (UOB) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Iraqi higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. University of Baghdad (UOB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 67-year-old Iraqi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Iraqi higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UOB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.