Established in 1930, Francisk Skorina Gomel State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Gomel (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Gomel Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Francisk Skorina Gomel State University (GSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Belarusian higher education institution. Francisk Skorina Gomel State University (GSU) 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 Belarusian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.