Founded in 1986, Université de Sfax (University of Sfax) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Sfax (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisie (Ministry of Higher Education and  Scientific Research, Tunisia), Université de Sfax (US) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 40,000-44,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Université de Sfax (US) 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 entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 0-10% making this Tunisian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 