Established in 1992, Caspian 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, Caspian University (CU) is a very small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Caspian University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.