Founded in 2001, Kazakh-British Technical 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, Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) is a small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. KBTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.