Established in 2011, Yei Agricultural and Mechanical University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Yei (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Central Equatoria. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology of South Sudan, Yei Agricultural and Mechanical University (YA&MU) is a coeducational South Sudanese higher education institution. Yei Agricultural and Mechanical University (YA&MU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. YA&MU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.