Established in 1977, Université Hadj Lakhder de Batna 1 (University of Batna 1) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Batna (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 Hadj Lakhder de Batna 1 (UB1) is a very large coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université Hadj Lakhder de Batna 1 (UB1) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UB1 also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.