Founded in 2012, Academy of Labor and Social Relations is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Bishkek (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, Academy of Labor and Social Relations (ATiSO) is a coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. Academy of Labor and Social Relations (ATiSO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. ATiSO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.