Founded in 2002, Universitatea Danubius Galati (Danubius University of Galati) is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Galati (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea Danubius Galati (UDG/DUG) is a coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea Danubius Galati (UDG/DUG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UDG/DUG also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.