Founded in 1998, Université du Sahel (University of the Sahel) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Dakar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Senegal (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Senegal), Université du Sahel (UNIS) is a very small coeducational Senegalese higher education institution. Université du Sahel (UNIS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 24 years old Senegalese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Senegalese higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNIS 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.