Founded in 1972, Global College is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the small city of Nicosia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Cyprus, Global College is a coeducational Cypriot higher education institution. Global College offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Global College also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.