Founded in 1986, Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma (8 Mai 1945 Guelma University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Guelma (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 8 Mai 1945 Guelma (UGUELMA) is a large coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université 8 Mai 1945 Guelma (UGUELMA) 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 50-60% making this Algerian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UGUELMA 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.