Established in 1957, Universiteti Luigj Gurakuqi, Shkodër (University of Shkodra, Luigj Gurakuqi) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Shkodër (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Shkoder. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Agjencia e Sigurimit të Cilësisë në Arsimin e Lartë (Quality Assurance Agency in Higher Education), Universiteti Luigj Gurakuqi, Shkodër (USH) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universiteti Luigj Gurakuqi, Shkodër (USH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details.