Established in 2011, Umm Al Quwain University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Umm Al Quwain (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Umm al-Quwain. Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, Umm Al Quwain University (UAQU) is a coeducational Emirati higher education institution. Umm Al Quwain University (UAQU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UAQU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.