Founded in 1964, Belarusian Trade and Economics University of Consumer Cooperatives is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Gomel (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Gomel Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Belarusian Trade and Economics University of Consumer Cooperatives (BTEU) is a very small coeducational Belarusian higher education institution. Belarusian Trade and Economics University of Consumer Cooperatives (BTEU) 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 58 years old Belarusian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Belarusian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BTEU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.