Established in 1970, Université de Lomé (University of Lomé) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Lomé (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche, Togo (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Togo), Université de Lomé (UB) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Togolese higher education institution. Université de Lomé (UB) 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 50 years old Togolese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UB 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.