Founded in 1989, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Hyderabad (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Telangana. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. NIMS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.