Founded in 2005, The Cyprus Institute is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the small city of Nicosia (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Culture of Cyprus, The Cyprus Institute (CI) is a coeducational Cypriot higher education institution. The Cyprus Institute (CI) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as doctorate degrees in several areas of study. CI also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.