Established in 2012, North Western University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Khulna (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of Bangladesh, North Western University (NWU) is a coeducational Bangladeshi higher education institution. North Western University (NWU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. NWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.