Founded in 1968, Den Danske Scenekunstskole (The Danish National School of Performing Arts) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Copenhagen (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Capital Region of Denmark. Officially recognized by the Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet (Ministry of Higher Education and Science of Denmark), Den Danske Scenekunstskole is a coeducational Danish higher education institution. Den Danske Scenekunstskole offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Den Danske Scenekunstskole also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.