The Regional Social and Innovation University is a private 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, The Regional Social and Innovation University (RSIU) is a small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. The Regional Social and Innovation University (RSIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. RSIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.