Established in 1992, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Chiang Rai (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University (CRU) is a coeducational Thai higher education institution. Chiang Rai Rajabhat University (CRU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. CRU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.