Founded in 1956, Lugansk State Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Luhansk (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Luhansk Oblast. This institution also has a branch campus in Alchevsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Lugansk State Medical University (LSMU) is a medium-sized coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. Lugansk State Medical University (LSMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 66 years old Ukrainian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Ukrainian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LSMU 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.