Founded in 1993, Turkmen National Conservatory is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Ashgabat (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Türkmenistanyn Bilim Ministrligi (Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan), Turkmen National Conservatory (TNC) is a coeducational Turkmen higher education institution. Turkmen National Conservatory (TNC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 29 years old Turkmen higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. TNC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.