Founded in 1975, the Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah (Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Fez (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Fes-Meknes. 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 Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah (USMBA) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Moroccan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Université Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah (USMBA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 49-year-old Moroccan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USMBA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.