Founded in 2008, Shaqra University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Shaqra (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Riyadh. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Shaqra University (SU) is a coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution. Shaqra University (SU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. SU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.