Established in 2001, Graduate School of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Minsk (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), City of Minsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Graduate School of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (IPNK NASB) is a very small coeducational Belarusian higher education institution. Graduate School of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (IPNK NASB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 21 years old Belarusian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Belarusian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. IPNK NASB 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.