Established in 1975, Lyceum-Northwestern University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Dagupan City (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ilocos Region. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Lyceum-Northwestern University (L-NU) is a small coeducational Philippine higher education institution. Lyceum-Northwestern University (L-NU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. L-NU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.