Established in 1992, Universitatea George Bacovia Bacau (George Bacovia University of Bacau) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Bacau (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Bacau. Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei ?i Cercetarii, România (Ministry of Education and Research of Romania), Universitatea George Bacovia Bacau (UGB) is a coeducational Romanian higher education institution. Universitatea George Bacovia Bacau (UGB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UGB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.