Established in 1994, South-Kazakhstan Humanitarian Institute is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Shymkent (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, South-Kazakhstan Humanitarian Institute is a coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. South-Kazakhstan Humanitarian Institute offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. South-Kazakhstan Humanitarian Institute also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.