Established in 2005, Georgian American University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Tbilisi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, Georgian American University (GAU) is a very small coeducational Georgian higher education institution. Georgian American University (GAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. GAU 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.