Founded in 1957, Université Mohammed V (Mohammed V University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Rabat (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Rabat-Sale-Kenitra. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de la Formation des Cadres (Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Professional Training of Morocco), Université Mohammed V (UM5) is a very large coeducational Moroccan higher education institution. Université Mohammed V (UM5) 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 65 years old Moroccan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UM5 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.