Founded in 2007, the Khalifa University is a private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Abu Dhabi (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Sharjah. Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, Khalifa University (KUSTAR) is a small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 students) coeducational Emirati higher education institution. Khalifa University (KUSTAR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor’s degrees in several areas of study. This 17-year-old Emirati higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this Emirati higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KUSTAR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.