Founded in 1964, Astana Medical University is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Nur-Sultan (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana Medical University (AMU) is a small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Astana Medical University (AMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. AMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.