Established in 2002, International Humanitarian University is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Odesa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Odessa Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, International Humanitarian University (IHU) is a coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. International Humanitarian University (IHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. IHU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.