Founded in 1961, Universitatea Academiei de Stiinte a Moldovei (University of the Academy of Sciences of Moldova) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Chisinau (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei a Republicii Moldova (Ministry of Education of the Republic of Moldova), Universitatea Academiei de Stiinte a Moldovei is a coeducational Moldovan higher education institution. Universitatea Academiei de Stiinte a Moldovei offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Universitatea Academiei de Stiinte a Moldovei also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.