Established in 2004, Qassim University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Qassim (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Al-Qassim. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Buraydah, Unaizah, ar Rass, Al-Bukairyah, Muznib, Uqlat Assgoor, Badaya'a, Al-Khabra, Al Nabhanyah. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia, Qassim University (QU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Qassim University (QU) 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 EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 16 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 40-50% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 