Established in 1993, Al-Maarif University College is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ramadi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Al Anbar. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education & Scientific Research of Iraq, Al-Maarif University College (UOA) is a small coeducational Iraqi higher education institution. Al-Maarif University College (UOA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 29 years old Iraqi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Iraqi higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UOA 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.