Founded in 1975, King Faisal University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Al-Ahsa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Eastern Province.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Saudi Arabia, King Faisal University (KFU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. King Faisal University (KFU) 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 44 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 80-90% making this Saudi Arabian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 