Founded in 1984, Université des Sciences Islamiques Emir Abdelkader (Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Constantine. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Algeria, Université des Sciences Islamiques Emir Abdelkader (USIEA) is a coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Université des Sciences Islamiques Emir Abdelkader (USIEA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study.