Founded in 2004, South Mediterranean University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Tunis (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisie (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Tunisia), South Mediterranean University (SMU) is a coeducational Tunisian higher education institution. South Mediterranean University (SMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. SMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.