Established in 2011, The Maldives National University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Malé (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Maldives, The Maldives National University (MNU) is a coeducational Maldivian higher education institution. The Maldives National University (MNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. MNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.