Founded in 2007, Aljazeera University is a  private higher education institution located in the large town of Deir ez-Zor (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Syria, Aljazeera University (JPU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Aljazeera University (JPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 