Founded in 2005, Nakhon Phanom University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Nakhon Phanom (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Nakhon Phanom University (NPU) is a medium-sized coeducational Thai higher education institution. Nakhon Phanom University (NPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 16 years old Thai higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Thai higher education organization a averagely selective institution. NPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.