Established in 2016, Medical and Social Research Institute is a private higher-education institution located in the small city of Jalal-Abad (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, Medical and Social Research Institute (NIMSI) is a coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. Medical and Social Research Institute (NIMSI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. NIMSI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.