Established in 1969, Université Frères Mentouri de Constantine 1 (University of Constantine 1) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Constantine (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 Frères Mentouri de Constantine 1 (UMC) is a very large coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université Frères Mentouri de Constantine 1 (UMC) 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. This 53 years old Algerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.