Established in 1975, Amur State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Blagoveshchensk (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Amur Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Amur State University (AmSU) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Amur State University (AmSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 47 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. AmSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.