Founded in 2001, Adigrat University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Adigrat (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Tigray Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Ethiopia, Adigrat University (AGU) is a large coeducational Ethiopian higher education institution. Adigrat University (AGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. AGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.