Founded in 1948, Notre Dame University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Cotabato City (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Soccsksargen. Officially recognized by the Commission on Higher Education of the Philippines, Notre Dame University (NDU) is a coeducational Philippine higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Notre Dame University (NDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. NDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.