Founded in 1993, Al al-Bayt University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Mafraq (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Jordan, Al al-Bayt University (AABU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Jordanian higher education institution. Al al-Bayt University (AABU) 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 27 years old Jordanian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AABU 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. It recently entered the Shanghai World Ranking as nursing ranked 204 globally.