Established in 1994, Western Galilee College is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Acre (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Northern District. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Israel, Western Galilee College is a coeducational Israeli higher education institution. Western Galilee College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. Western Galilee College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.