Founded in 1993, Eesti Lennuakadeemia (Estonian Aviation Academy) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small town of Reola (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Tartu County. Officially recognized by the Eesti Vabariigi Haridus-ja Teadusministeerium (Ministry of Education and Research of Estonia), Eesti Lennuakadeemia (ELA) is a coeducational Estonian higher education institution. Eesti Lennuakadeemia (ELA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. ELA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.