Founded in 1974, Gomal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Dera Ismail Khan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Gomal University (GU) is a small coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. Gomal University (GU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. GU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.