Established in 1975, Université Badji Mokhtar de Annaba (University of Annaba) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Annaba (population range of 250,000-499,999 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 Badji Mokhtar de Annaba (UBMA) is a very large coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université Badji Mokhtar de Annaba (UBMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UBMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.