Founded in 1981, Université Saad Dahlab de Blida 1 (University of Blida 1) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized city of Blida (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 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 Saad Dahlab de Blida 1 (USDB) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Université Saad Dahlab de Blida 1 (USDB) 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 39 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Algerian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 