Founded in 2009, Salam University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kabul (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Kunduz. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan, Salam University (SU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Afghan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Salam University (SU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 13 years old Afghan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Afghan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.