Founded in 2008, Institute of International Relations is a higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Ashgabat (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Türkmenistanyn Bilim Ministrligi (Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan), Institute of International Relations is a coeducational Turkmen higher education institution. Institute of International Relations offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 14 years old Turkmen higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Institute of International Relations also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.