Founded in 1804, Kazan Federal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kazan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Tatarstan Republic. This institution also has a branch campus in Naberezhnye Chelny and Yelabuga. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Kazan Federal University (KFU) is a very large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Kazan Federal University (KFU) 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 217 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KFU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.