Founded in 1998, Kostanay Social-Technical University is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Kostanay (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kostanay Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kostanay Social-Technical University (KSTU) is a small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Kostanay Social-Technical University (KSTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. KSTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.