Founded in 1998, Université Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia de Jijel (University of Jijel) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Jijel (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). 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 Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia de Jijel is a coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia de Jijel offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Université Mohamed Seddik Ben Yahia de Jijel also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.