Founded in 1998, Chaopraya University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Nakhon Sawan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Chaopraya University (CPU) is a coeducational Thai higher education institution. Chaopraya University (CPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. CPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.