Established in 1939, Middle East University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Beirut (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), Middle East University (MEU) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational Lebanese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Middle East University (MEU) 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 81 years old Lebanese 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 Lebanese higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MEU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.