Established in 1997, University "Miras" is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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, University "Miras" is a medium-sized coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. University "Miras" offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 25 years old Kazakhstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. University "Miras" also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.