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