Founded in 2012, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Lilongwe (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Central Region. Officially recognized by the National Council for Higher Education of Malawi, Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) is a coeducational Malawian higher education institution. Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. LUANAR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.