Founded in 2011, University of Embu is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Embu (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, University of Embu (UoEm) is a coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. University of Embu (UoEm) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UoEm also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.