Established in 2010, University of Phayao is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Muang Phayao (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Phayao. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, University of Phayao (UP) is a coeducational Thai higher education institution. University of Phayao (UP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. UP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.