Founded in 1998, Syrdariya University is a private higher-education institution located in the large town of Zhetisay (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), South Kazakhstan Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Syrdariya University is a coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Syrdariya University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Syrdariya University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.