Founded in 1973, Tajikistan State Institute of Art is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Dushanbe (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Tajikistan, Tajikistan State Institute of Art (TSIA) is a coeducational Tajikistani higher education institution. Tajikistan State Institute of Art (TSIA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. TSIA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.