Founded in 1951, Osh State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Osh (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Kyrgyzstan, Osh State University (OshSU) is a very large coeducational Kyrgyzstani higher education institution. Osh State University (OshSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. OshSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.