Established in 1993, Maikop State Technological University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Maykop (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Adygeya Republic. This institution also has a branch campus in Yablonovsky. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Maikop State Technological University (MSTU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Maikop State Technological University (MSTU) 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 28 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MSTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.