Established in 1999, Rafik Hariri University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Damour (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Mount Lebanon.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Lebanon), Rafik Hariri University (RHU) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Rafik Hariri University (RHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 20 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 Lebanese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. 