Established in 1980, Université Roi Henri Christophe (Roi Henri Christophe University) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Cap-Haïtien (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Department. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et de la Formation Professionnelle, Haiti (Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training of Haiti), Université Roi Henri Christophe (URHC) is a coeducational Haitian higher education institution. Université Roi Henri Christophe (URHC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. URHC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.