Founded in 1909, Université Benyoucef Benkhedda d'Alger 1 (University of Algiers 1) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Algiers (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 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 Benyoucef Benkhedda d'Alger 1 is a very large coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université Benyoucef Benkhedda d'Alger 1 offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 113 years old Algerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Université Benyoucef Benkhedda d'Alger 1 also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.