Founded in 1989, Université Yahia Fares de Médéa (University of Medea) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Médéa. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria. Université Yahia Fares de Médéa is a coeducational higher education institution. Université Yahia Fares de Médéa offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study