Founded in 1992, Kazakhstan Innovative University is a higher-education institution located in the medium city of Semey (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), East Kazakhstan Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kazakhstan Innovative University (KIU) is a coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Kazakhstan Innovative University (KIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. KIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.