Established in 2001, Tay Bac University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Son La (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northwest Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training of Vietnam, Tay Bac University is a small coeducational Vietnamese higher education institution. Tay Bac University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Tay Bac University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.