Established in 2012, Reformed Church University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Masvingo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education of Zimbabwe, Reformed Church University (RCU) is a very small coeducational Zimbabwean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Reformed Church University (RCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. RCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.