Established in 1969, Université Frères Mentouri de Constantine 1 (University of Constantine 1) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Constantine (population range of 250,000-499,999 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 Frères Mentouri de Constantine 1 (UMC) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Algerian higher education institution. Université Frères Mentouri de Constantine 1 (UMC) 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. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 51 years old Algerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
