Established in 1949, Ruppin Academic Center is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Emek Hefer (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Central District. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Israel, Ruppin Academic Center is a coeducational Israeli higher education institution. Ruppin Academic Center offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Ruppin Academic Center also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.