Established in 1967, Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Arts 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 State University of Culture and Arts is a very small coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Arts offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Kyrgyz State University of Culture and Arts also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.