Founded in 1996, Naryn State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Naryn (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, Naryn State University (NSU) is a small coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. Naryn State University (NSU) 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 26 years old Kyrgyzstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.