Established in 1925, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Bahawalpur (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Punjab. This institution also has a branch campus in Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalnagar. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational Pakistani higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. The Islamia University of Bahawalpur (IUB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 99-year-old Pakistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Pakistani higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IUB 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.