Founded in 2009, Université Ziane Achour de Djelfa (University of Djelfa) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Djelfa (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 Ziane Achour de Djelfa (UZAD) is a coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université Ziane Achour de Djelfa (UZAD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UZAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.