Established in 1919, Latvijas Makslas akademija (Art Academy of Latvia) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Riga (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Rezekne. Officially recognized by the Latvijas Republikas Izglitibas un zinatnes ministrija (Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Latvia), Latvijas Makslas akademija (LMA) is a coeducational Latvian higher education institution. Latvijas Makslas akademija (LMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. LMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.