Founded in 1922, Armenian State Pedagogical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Yerevan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, Armenian State Pedagogical University (ASPU) is a small coeducational Armenian higher education institution. Armenian State Pedagogical University (ASPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 100 years old Armenian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Armenian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ASPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.