Founded in 1972, E.A. Buketov University of Karaganda is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Karaganda (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Karaganda Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, E.A. Buketov University of Karaganda (KarSU) is a large coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. E.A. Buketov University of Karaganda (KarSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 50 years old Kazakhstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. KarSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.