Established in 1983, Université Mohamed Khider de Biskra (University of Biskra) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Biskra (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 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 Mohamed Khider de Biskra (UMKB) is a very large coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université Mohamed Khider de Biskra (UMKB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 39 years old Algerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMKB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.