Founded in 1986, Université de Sfax (University of Sfax) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Sfax (population range of 250,000-499,999 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 Sfax (US) is a very large coeducational Tunisian higher education institution. Université de Sfax (US) 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 Tunisian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Tunisian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. US 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.