Established in 1977, Université de Toamasina (University of Toamasina) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Toamasina (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 Toamasina is a coeducational Malagasy higher education institution. Université de Toamasina 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 Toamasina also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.