Founded in 1966, Aktobe Regional State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Aktobe (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Aktobe Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Aktobe Regional State University (ARSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Aktobe Regional State University (ARSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ARSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.