Founded in 1986, Université Mustapha Stambouli de Mascara (University of Mascara) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Mascara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Algérie (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria), Université Mustapha Stambouli de Mascara (UM) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Université Mustapha Stambouli de Mascara (UM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 34 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Algerian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 