Founded in 2001, Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Bishkek (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic is a very small coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.