Established in 1957, Institute of Public Administration is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Dublin (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), County Dublin.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education and Skills, Ireland, Institute of Public Administration (IPA) is a coeducational higher education institution. Institute of Public Administration (IPA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 