Established in 2010, European Polytechnical University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the small city of Pernik (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, European Polytechnical University (EPU) is a coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. European Polytechnical University (EPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. EPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.