Founded in 1993, Université de Dschang (University of Dschang) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Dschang (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), West Region. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Bandjoun, Foumban, Maroua, Bambui, Belabo, Ebolowa, Yaoundé. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, Cameroun (Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon), Université de Dschang (UDS) is a large coeducational Cameroonian higher education institution. Université de Dschang (UDS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. UDS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.