Founded in 1988, Nation University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Lampang (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Nation University (NU) is a coeducational Thai higher education institution. Nation University (NU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. NU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.