Founded in 2007, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Thiruvananthapuram (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Kerala.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the University Grants Commission, India, Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) is a coeducational higher education institution. Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) 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. 