Founded in 1991, Minsk Innovation University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Minsk (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), City of Minsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Minsk Innovation University (MIU) is a small coeducational Belarusian higher education institution. Minsk Innovation University (MIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 31 years old Belarusian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.