Founded in 1966, Kuwait University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Kuwait City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Al Asimah.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Kuwait, Kuwait University (KU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Kuwait University (KU) 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. This 53 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 