Founded in 1993, K. Sh. Toktomamatova International University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Jalal-Abad (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, K. Sh. Toktomamatova International University (MNU) is a small coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. K. Sh. Toktomamatova International University (MNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.