Founded in 1993, Gorno-Altaisk State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Gorno-Altaisk (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Altai Republic. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Gorno-Altaisk State University (GASU) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Gorno-Altaisk State University (GASU) 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 29 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. GASU 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.