Founded in 1909, Bashkir State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Ufa (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Bashkortostan Republic. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Bashkir State University (BSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Bashkir State University (BSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 113 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BSU 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.