Established in 1977, Université de Batna 2 (University of Batna 2) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Batna (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Fesdis. 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 de Batna 2 (UB2) is a very large coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université de Batna 2 (UB2) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 45 years old Algerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Algerian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UB2 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.