Founded in 1930, Far Eastern State Technical Fisheries University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Vladivostok (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Primorsky Krai. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Far Eastern State Technical Fisheries University (FESTFU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Far Eastern State Technical Fisheries University (FESTFU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 92 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. FESTFU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.