Founded in 2008, Institute of International Relations is a  higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Ashgabat (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Türkmenistanyn Bilim Ministrligi (Ministry of Education, Turkmenistan), Institute of International Relations  is a coeducational higher education institution. Institute of International Relations offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 12 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 