Established in 2007, Université Assane SECK de Ziguinchor (Assane SECK University of Ziguinchor) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Ziguinchor (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Senegal (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Senegal), Université Assane SECK de Ziguinchor (UASZ) is a coeducational Senegalese higher education institution. Université Assane SECK de Ziguinchor (UASZ) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UASZ also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.