Founded in 1848, Royal Irish Academy of Music is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Dublin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), County Dublin. Officially recognized by the Department of Education and Skills of Ireland, Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) is a coeducational Irish higher education institution. Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. RIAM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.