Founded in 1984, Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies is a higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Jerusalem (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Jerusalem District. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Israel, Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies is a coeducational Israeli higher education institution formally affiliated with the Jewish religion. Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.