Founded in 1953, Karaganda State Technical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Karaganda (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Karaganda Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Karaganda State Technical University (KarSTU) is a large coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Karaganda State Technical University (KarSTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 69 years old Kazakhstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Kazakhstani higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KarSTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.