Founded in 1918, Wageningen Universiteit (Wageningen University and Research) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Wageningen (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science of the Netherlands), Wageningen Universiteit (WUR) is a medium-sized coeducational Dutch higher education institution. Wageningen Universiteit (WUR) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. WUR also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.