Established in 1957, Institute of Public Administration is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Dublin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), County Dublin. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Institute of Public Administration (IPA) is a coeducational Irish higher education institution. Institute of Public Administration (IPA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. IPA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.