Founded in 1995, Al-Ahgaff University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Mukalla (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Hadhramaut. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Yemen, Al-Ahgaff University is a coeducational Yemeni higher education institution. Al-Ahgaff University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Al-Ahgaff University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.