Founded in 1990, Université Gaston Berger (University Gaston Berger) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Saint-Louis (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Senegal (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Senegal), Université Gaston Berger (UGB) is a large coeducational Senegalese higher education institution. Université Gaston Berger (UGB) 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 31 years old Senegalese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Senegalese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UGB 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.