Founded in 1997, Université Hassan 1er (Hassan 1er University) is a  public higher education institution located in the large town of Settat (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Beni Mellal-Khenifra.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de la Formation des Cadres (Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Professional Training , Morocco), Université Hassan 1er (UH1) is a coeducational higher education institution. Université Hassan 1er (UH1) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 