Founded in 1817, South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Odesa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Odessa Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University (SUNPU) is a medium-sized coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University (SUNPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. SUNPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.