Established in 1986, Université de Sousse (University of Sousse) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Sousse (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 Sousse (USo) is a large coeducational Tunisian higher education institution. Université de Sousse (USo) 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 students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USo also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.