Founded in 1921, National Academy of Music "Pancho Vladigerov" is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Sofia (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Sofia City. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Bulgaria, National Academy of Music "Pancho Vladigerov" (NMA) is a coeducational Bulgarian higher education institution. National Academy of Music "Pancho Vladigerov" (NMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. NMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.