Established in 2002, Institute of Space Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Islamabad (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Islamabad CT. Officially recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, Institute of Space Technology (IST) is a very small coeducational Pakistani higher education institution. Institute of Space Technology (IST) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. IST also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.