Founded in 1982, Ariel University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Ariel (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Judea and Samaria. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Israel, Ariel University is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Israeli higher education institution. Ariel University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 38 years old Israeli higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Ariel University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
