Founded in 1973, Phetchabun Rajabhat University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Phetchabun (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Phetchabun Rajabhat University (PCRU) is a coeducational Thai higher education institution. Phetchabun Rajabhat University (PCRU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. PCRU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.