Established in 1989, the Université Ibn Zohr (Ibn Zohr University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Agadir (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Souss-Massa. This institution also has branch campuses in Ait-Melloul, Ouarzazate, Taroudant, Guelmim, Smara, Laayoune and Dakhla. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, de la Recherche Scientifique et de l'Innovation, Maroc (Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation of Morocco), Université Ibn Zohr (UIZ) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Moroccan higher education institution. Université Ibn Zohr (UIZ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 35-year-old Moroccan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UIZ 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.