Founded in 1938, Gence Dövlet Universiteti (Ganja State University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Ganja (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ganjabasar. Officially recognized by the Azerbaycan Respublikasi Tehsil Nazirliyi (Ministry of Education of Azerbaijan), Gence Dövlet Universiteti (GSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Azerbaijani higher education institution. Gence Dövlet Universiteti (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 84 years old Azerbaijani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Azerbaijani higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. GSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.