Founded in 1957, Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Nakhon Si Thammarat (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University (NSTRU) is a coeducational Thai higher education institution. Nakhon Si Thammarat Rajabhat University (NSTRU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. NSTRU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.