Established in 1979, Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering 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 Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering (KazGASA) is a small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Kazakh Leading Academy of Architecture and Civil Engineering (KazGASA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. KazGASA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.