Founded in 1981, Université Saad Dahlab de Blida 1 (University of Blida 1) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Blida (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 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 Saad Dahlab de Blida 1 (USDB) is a very large coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université Saad Dahlab de Blida 1 (USDB) 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 41 years old Algerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Algerian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USDB 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.