Established in 1934, Yala Rajabhat University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Yala (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, Yala Rajabhat University (YRU) is a coeducational Thai higher education institution. Yala Rajabhat University (YRU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. YRU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.