Established in 1974, Ivanovo State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Ivanovo (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ivanovo Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Ivanovo State University (ISU) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Ivanovo State University (ISU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 48 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. ISU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.