Established in 1993, Université Tunis Carthage (Tunis Carthage University) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of La Soukra (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ariana. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisie (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Tunisia), Université Tunis Carthage (UTC) is a very small coeducational Tunisian higher education institution. Université Tunis Carthage (UTC) 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 in several areas of study. This 29 years old Tunisian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Tunisian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UTC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.