Established in 1987, University of Kufa is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kufa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Najaf. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, University of Kufa (UoK) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Iraqi higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. University of Kufa (UoK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 33 years old Iraqi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Iraqi higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UoK 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, as well as administrative services.