Established in 1991, Institut Polytechnique de Dakar (Polytechnic Institute of Dakar) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Dakar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Senegal (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Senegal), Institut Polytechnique de Dakar (IPD) is a coeducational Senegalese higher education institution. Institut Polytechnique de Dakar (IPD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. IPD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.