Founded in 1995, Kurgan State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Kurgan (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Kurgan Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Kurgan State University is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Kurgan State University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Kurgan State University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.