Founded in 1977, Université de Toliara (University of Toliary) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Toliara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Madagascar (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Madagascar), Université de Toliara is a coeducational Malagasy higher education institution. Université de Toliara offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 45 years old Malagasy higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Université de Toliara also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.