Founded in 1991, Kainar University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Almaty (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kainar University is a small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Kainar University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Kainar University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.