Founded in 1998, Bamenda University of Science and Technology is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the large city of Bamenda (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Northwest Region. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, Cameroun (Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon), Bamenda University of Science and Technology (BUST) is a coeducational Cameroonian higher education institution. Bamenda University of Science and Technology (BUST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. BUST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.