Founded in 1996, Humanitarian Institute of Hrazdan is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Hrazdan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kotayk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, Humanitarian Institute of Hrazdan (HIH) is a coeducational Armenian higher education institution. Humanitarian Institute of Hrazdan (HIH) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. HIH also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.