Established in 1997, Almaty Academy of Economics and Statistics is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Almaty (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Almaty Academy of Economics and Statistics is a medium-sized coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Almaty Academy of Economics and Statistics offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Almaty Academy of Economics and Statistics also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.