Established in 1994, Kazakh-Russian International University is a private higher-education institution located in the medium city of Aktobe (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Aktobe Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakh-Russian International University is a very small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Kazakh-Russian International University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Kazakh-Russian International University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.