Founded in 1973, Kyrgyz Aviation Institute is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Bishkek (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, Kyrgyz Aviation Institute is a very small coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. Kyrgyz Aviation Institute offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Kyrgyz Aviation Institute also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.