Founded in 1994, Academy of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Nur-Sultan (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Academy of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan (APA) is a very small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Academy of Public Administration under the President of Kazakhstan (APA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 28 years old Kazakhstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Kazakhstani higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. APA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.