Founded in 1996, Almaty Management University 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 Management University (ALMA) is a very small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Almaty Management University (ALMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. ALMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.