Founded in 1999, Tapee University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Surat Thani (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Tapee University (TPU) is a coeducational Thai higher education institution. Tapee University (TPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. TPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.