Established in 2011, Université Abdelhamid Mehri de Constantine 2 (University of Constantine 2) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Constantine (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 Abdelhamid Mehri de Constantine 2 (UC2) is a large coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université Abdelhamid Mehri de Constantine 2 (UC2) 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 11 years old Algerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UC2 also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.