Established in 2011, Turkmen State Institute of Culture 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 State Institute of Culture (TGICA) is a coeducational Turkmen higher education institution. Turkmen State Institute of Culture (TGICA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 11 years old Turkmen higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TGICA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.