Established in 1979, Khovd University is a  public higher education institution located in the large town of Khovd (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Mongolian National Council for Education Accreditation, Khovd University (KhU) is a coeducational higher education institution. Khovd University (KhU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 