Founded in 1967, Chuvash State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Cheboksary (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Chuvash Republic. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Chuvash State University is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Chuvash State University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Chuvash State University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.