Established in 1916, University of Fort Hare is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Alice (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Eastern Cape. Officially recognized by the Department of Higher Education and Training of South Africa, University of Fort Hare (UFH) is a medium-sized coeducational South African higher education institution. University of Fort Hare (UFH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. UFH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.