Founded in 1982, Moulay Ismail University is one of the newest higher education institutions in Morocco. The university provides students with four-year degree programs in a wide range of fields, and has established academic cooperation programs with campuses in Europe, Africa, and the United States. The university is fully accredited and recognized by the Moroccan Ministry of Education (Ministere de l'Education Nationale). Students attending Moulay Ismail University have access to counseling services, a cultural center, and sports facilities. More than 23,000 students attend this academic institution, and the international student population is less than 500 students.