Founded in 1989, Dublin City University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dublin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), County Dublin. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Dublin City University (DCU) is a large coeducational Irish higher education institution. Dublin City University (DCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. DCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.