Founded in 2000, Université de la Manouba (Manouba University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Manouba (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisie (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Tunisia), Université de la Manouba (UM) is a large coeducational Tunisian higher education institution. Université de la Manouba (UM) 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 22 years old Tunisian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.