Founded in 1963, The University of Mustansiriyah is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Baghdad (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research, Iraq, The University of Mustansiriyah  is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The University of Mustansiriyah 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 EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 57 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Iraqi higher education organization a least selective institution. 