Founded in 2006, Lumbini Buddhist University is a higher-education institution located in the medium town of Lumbini (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Province No 5. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Nepal, Lumbini Buddhist University is a coeducational Nepalese higher education institution. Lumbini Buddhist University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. Lumbini Buddhist University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.