Established in 1993, Korean National University of Arts is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Seoul (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea, Korean National University of Arts (KNUA) is a coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Korean National University of Arts (KNUA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. KNUA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.