Established in 1939, Kostanay State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Kostanay (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Kostanay Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Kostanay State University (KSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. Kostanay State University (KSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 83 years old Kazakhstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. KSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.