Established in 1978, Atyrau University of Oil and Gas 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 University of Oil and Gas (AOGU) is a medium-sized coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Atyrau University of Oil and Gas (AOGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. AOGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.