Established in 1996, Yerevan Northern University is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Yerevan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, Yerevan Northern University is a coeducational Armenian higher education institution. Yerevan Northern University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Yerevan Northern University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.