Founded in 1991, Russian New University is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Moscow (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Russian New University is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Russian New University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Russian New University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.