Established in 1989, GALIK University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Yerevan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, GALIK University (YGU) is a coeducational Armenian higher education institution. GALIK University (YGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. YGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.