Founded in 2007, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium city of Thiruvananthapuram (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Kerala. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. IIST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.