Founded in 1922, the Makerere University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kampala (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Central Region. Officially recognized by the The National Council for Higher Education of Uganda, Makerere University is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Ugandan higher education institution. Makerere University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Makerere University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.