Established in 1979, Royal University of Fine Arts is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Phnom Penh (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts of Cambodia, Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) is a coeducational Cambodian higher education institution. Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. RUFA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.