Founded in 1976, Almaty Transport College of KazATK named after M. Tynyshpayev 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 Transport College of KazATK named after M. Tynyshpayev (QazATK) is a medium-sized coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Almaty Transport College of KazATK named after M. Tynyshpayev (QazATK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. QazATK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.