Founded in 1977, Université de Fianarantsoa (University of Fianarantsoa) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Fianarantsoa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Madagascar (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Madagascar), Université de Fianarantsoa is a coeducational Malagasy higher education institution. Université de Fianarantsoa offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 45 years old Malagasy higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Université de Fianarantsoa 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.