Founded in 1980, Université du Tripoli (University of Tripoli) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Tripoli (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Governorate. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Education et de l'Enseignement supérieur, Liban (Ministry of Education and Higher Education of Lebanon), Université du Tripoli (UT) is a coeducational Lebanese higher education institution. Université du Tripoli (UT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.