Founded in 1993, Kyrgyz National Conservatory 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 National Conservatory (KNC) is a coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. Kyrgyz National Conservatory (KNC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. KNC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.