Founded in 1931, Buryat State Academy of Agriculture is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Ulan-Ude (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Republic of Buryatia. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Buryat State Academy of Agriculture (BSAA) is a very small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Buryat State Academy of Agriculture (BSAA) 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 91 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Russian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BSAA 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.