Founded in 1950, Atyrau State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Atyrau (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Atyrau Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Atyrau State University (ASU) is a medium-sized coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Atyrau State University (ASU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ASU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.