Established in 2007, Université Technologique Privée de Gabès (Gabes Private Technological University) is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Gabès (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gabes. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Tunisie (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Tunisia), Université Technologique Privée de Gabès (ESSAT) is a coeducational Tunisian higher education institution. Université Technologique Privée de Gabès (ESSAT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. ESSAT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.