Established in 1985, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Ayothaya (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University (ARU) is a coeducational Thai higher education institution. Phranakhon Si Ayutthaya Rajabhat University (ARU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ARU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.