Founded in 1961, Institute of Public Administration, Saudi Arabia is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Riyadh (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Jeddah, Mecca, Dammam. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Saudi Arabia, Institute of Public Administration, Saudi Arabia (IPA) is a coeducational Saudi Arabian higher education institution. Institute of Public Administration, Saudi Arabia (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.