Established in 2008, Université de Maroua (University of Maroua) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Maroua (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Far North Region. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, Cameroun (Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon), Université de Maroua is a coeducational Cameroonian higher education institution. Université de Maroua offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Université de Maroua also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.