Founded in 1997, Maynooth University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Maynooth (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), County Kildare. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Maynooth University (NUI Maynooth) is a large coeducational Irish higher education institution. Maynooth University (NUI Maynooth) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. NUI Maynooth also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.