Established in 1952, East-Kazakhstan State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Ust-Kamenogorsk (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), East Kazakhstan Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, East-Kazakhstan State University (VKGU) is a medium-sized coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. East-Kazakhstan State University (VKGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. VKGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.