Established in 2010, University of Phayao is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Muang Phayao (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Phayao. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, University of Phayao (UP) is a small coeducational Thai higher education institution. University of Phayao (UP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 12 years old Thai higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Thai higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.