Founded in 2006, Noakhali Science and Technology University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the metropolis of Noakhali (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Chittagong. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) is a medium-sized coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. Noakhali Science and Technology University (NSTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. NSTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.