Founded in 1962, Kulob State University is a higher-education institution located in the small city of Kulob (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Khatlon. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, Kulob State University (KSU) is a coeducational Tajikistani higher education institution. Kulob State University (KSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. KSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.