Established in 1914, Belarusian State Pedagogical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Minsk (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), City of Minsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Belarusian State Pedagogical University (BSPU) is a large coeducational Belarusian higher education institution. Belarusian State Pedagogical University (BSPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 108 years old Belarusian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BSPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.