Founded in 1913, Mykolayiv National University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Mykolaiv (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Mykolaiv Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Mykolayiv National University (MNU) is a coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. Mykolayiv National University (MNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. MNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.