Founded in 1986, Université Mustapha Stambouli de Mascara (University of Mascara) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Mascara (population range of 50,000-249,999 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 Mustapha Stambouli de Mascara (UM) is a large coeducational Algerian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Université Mustapha Stambouli de Mascara (UM) 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 36 years old Algerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Algerian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UM 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.