Established in 1976, United Arab Emirates University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Al-Ain (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Abu Dhabi. Officially licensed by the Ministry of Education of the United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) is a large coeducational Emirati higher education institution. United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. UAEU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.