Established in 1972, Mansoura University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Mansoura (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Dakahlia. This institution also has a branch campus in Damietta. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt, Mansoura University (MANS) is a very large coeducational Egyptian higher education institution. Mansoura University (MANS) 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. This 48 years old Egyptian 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. MANS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services