Founded in 1876, Belgorod State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in 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 University (BSU) is a very large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Belgorod State University (BSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.