Founded in 1928, Kazakh National Pedagogical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 National Pedagogical University (KazNPU) is a large coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Kazakh National Pedagogical University (KazNPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 94 years old Kazakhstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KazNPU 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.