Established in 1958, Université Marien Ngouabi (Marien Ngouabi University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Brazzaville (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'enseignement supérieur, République du Congo (Ministry of Higher Education of the Republic of the Congo), Université Marien Ngouabi (UMNG) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational Congolese higher education institution. Université Marien Ngouabi (UMNG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 62 years old Congolese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMNG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.