Established in 1930, Belarusian State Technological 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. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Gomel, Vitebsk, Bobruisk, Polotsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Belarusian State Technological University (BSTU) is a medium-sized coeducational Belarusian higher education institution. Belarusian State Technological University (BSTU) 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 Belarusian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BSTU 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.