Established in 1919, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Zhytomyr (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Zhytomyr Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University (ZU) is a coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. Zhytomyr Ivan Franko State University (ZU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ZU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.