Founded in 1998, Université de l'Uélé (University of Uélé) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Isiro (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Haut-Uele. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et Universitaire, République Démocratique du Congo (Ministry of Higher and University Education of the Democratic Republic of the Congo), Université de l'Uélé (UNIUELE) is a very small coeducational Congolese higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Université de l'Uélé (UNIUELE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 24 years old Congolese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Congolese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. UNIUELE also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.