Université de Maroua (University of Maroua) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Maroua (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Far North Region. The Univrsity is officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, Cameroun (Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon). Université de Maroua offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study.