Established in 1958, the 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, de la Recherche Scientifique et de l'Innovation Technologique, République du Congo (Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technological Innovation of the Republic of the Congo), Université Marien Ngouabi (UMNG) is a medium-sized (Buydiploma 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'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 66-year-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.