Founded in 1986, Université Amar Telidji de Laghouat (University of Laghouat) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Laghouat (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 Amar Telidji de Laghouat (UL) is a large coeducational Algerian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Université Amar Telidji de Laghouat (UL) 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 entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.