Founded in 1967, Université Ahmed Ben Bella d'Oran 1 (University of Oran 1) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Oran (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Algérie (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Algeria), Université Ahmed Ben Bella d'Oran 1 (UORAN) is a large coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université Ahmed Ben Bella d'Oran 1 (UORAN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UORAN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.