Established in 2011, University of Western Equatoria is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the medium-sized town of Yambio (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Western Equatoria.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, South Sudan, University of Western Equatoria (UWE) is a coeducational higher education institution. University of Western Equatoria (UWE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 