Founded in 1986, Université Publique du Nord au Cap-haïtien (Public University of North Cap-Haitien) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Cap-Haïtien (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Department. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale et de la Formation Professionnelle, Haiti (Ministry of National Education and Vocational Training of Haiti), Université Publique du Nord au Cap-haïtien (UPNCH) is a coeducational Haitian higher education institution. Université Publique du Nord au Cap-haïtien (UPNCH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. UPNCH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.