Founded in 1961, Zhezkazgan University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Zezkazgan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Karaganda Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhezkazgan University (ZhezU) is a small coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Zhezkazgan University (ZhezU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. ZhezU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.