Established in 1932, North Caucasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy is a for-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Vladikavkaz (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Ossetia-Alania Republic. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, North Caucasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SKGMI) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. North Caucasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SKGMI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SKGMI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.