Established in 1992, Kerch State Marine Technology University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Kerch (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Kerch State Marine Technology University (KSMTU) is a coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. Kerch State Marine Technology University (KSMTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. KSMTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.