Founded in 1932, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Pathum Thani (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University (VRU) is a coeducational Thai higher education institution. Valaya Alongkorn Rajabhat University (VRU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. VRU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.