Founded in 1966, Karaganda University of Economics is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Karaganda (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Karaganda Region. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Nur-Sultan, Shymkent, Kostanay, Pavlodar. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Karaganda University of Economics (KEUK) is a small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Karaganda University of Economics (KEUK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 56 years old Kazakhstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Kazakhstani higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KEUK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.