Established in 1933, Altai State Pedagogical Academy is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Barnaul (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Altai Krai. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Altai State Pedagogical Academy (ASPA) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Altai State Pedagogical Academy (ASPA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 89 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ASPA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.