Founded in 1974, Kemerovo State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Kemerovo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Kemerovo Oblast. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Anzhero-Sudzhensk, Belovo, Novokuznetsk, Prokopievsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Kemerovo State University (KemSU) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Kemerovo State University (KemSU) 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 48 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KemSU 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.