Founded in 1978, Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif 1 (Ferhat Abbas Sétif University 1) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Sétif (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Setif. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Algérie (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Algeria), Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif 1 (UFAS1) is a very large coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université Ferhat Abbas Sétif 1 (UFAS1) 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 44 years old Algerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Algerian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UFAS1 also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.