Founded in 1991, Baki Islam Universiteti (Baku Islamic University) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Baku (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Absheron. Officially recognized by the Azerbaycan Respublikasi Tehsil Nazirliyi (Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan), Baki Islam Universiteti (BIU) is a coeducational Azerbaijani higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Baki Islam Universiteti (BIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. BIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.