Founded in 1950, Kuzbass State Technical 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. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Kuzbass State Technical University (RU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Kuzbass State Technical University (RU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. RU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.