Founded in 1932, Baltic State Technical University "Voenmeh" is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Saint Petersburg (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Baltic State Technical University "Voenmeh" (BGTU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Baltic State Technical University "Voenmeh" (BGTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. BGTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.