Founded in 1958, Grodno State Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Grodno (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Grodno Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Grodno State Medical University (GRSMU) is a small coeducational Belarusian higher education institution. Grodno State Medical University (GRSMU) 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 64 years old Belarusian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Belarusian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. GRSMU 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.