Established in 2001, Université de Parakou (University of Parakou) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Parakou (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Borgou. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de lEnseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Benin (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Benin), Université de Parakou (UP) is a coeducational higher education institution. Université de Parakou (UP) 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.