Established in 1930, Baikal State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Irkutsk (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Irkutsk Oblast. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Chita, Ust-Ilimsk, Bratsk, Yakutsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Baikal State University (BSU) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Baikal State University (BSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 92 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Russian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.