Founded in 1933, Satbayev University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Almaty (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Satbayev University is a large coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Satbayev University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Satbayev University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.