Established in 1994, Khakas State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Abakan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Khakassia Republic. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Khakas State University is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Khakas State University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Khakas State University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.