Founded in 1977, An-Najah National University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Nablus (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), West Bank. This institution also has a branch campus in Tulkarm. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education of the Palestinian Territory, An-Najah National University (ANU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Palestinian higher education institution. An-Najah National University (ANU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 43 years old Palestinian 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 Palestinian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ANU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.