Established in 1975, Belgorod State Agricultural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Belgorod (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Belgorod Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Belgorod State Agricultural University (BSAU) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Orthodox religion. Belgorod State Agricultural University (BSAU) 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 47 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BSAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.