Founded in 2002, Université Libre du Burkina (Free University of Burkina) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Ouagadougou (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kadiogo. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche scientifique et de l’Innovation, Burkina Faso (Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation of Burkina Faso), Université Libre du Burkina (ULB) is a coeducational Burkinabe higher education institution. Université Libre du Burkina (ULB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. ULB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.