Established in 1990, Samtskhe-Javakheti State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Aklhaltsikhe (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Samtskhe-Javakheti. Officially recognized by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement, Samtskhe-Javakheti State University is a very small coeducational Georgian higher education institution. Samtskhe-Javakheti State University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Samtskhe-Javakheti State University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.