Established in 2013, Almaty 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 University is a coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Almaty University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Almaty University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.