Founded in 1932, Astrakhan State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Astrakhan (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Astrakhan Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Astrakhan State University (ASU) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Astrakhan State University (ASU) 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 90 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ASU 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.