Established in 1967, Institute of Natural Science is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Pyongyang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of North Korea, Institute of Natural Science is a small coeducational North Korean higher education institution. Institute of Natural Science offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Institute of Natural Science also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.