Founded in 1994, Pedagogical Institute of Panjakent is a higher-education institution located in the large town of Penjikent (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Sughd. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, Pedagogical Institute of Panjakent (PIP) is a coeducational Tajikistani higher education institution. Pedagogical Institute of Panjakent (PIP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. PIP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.