Established in 1991, Moscow International University is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Moscow (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Moscow International University (MIU) is a very small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Moscow International University (MIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. MIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.