Founded in 1948, Minsk State Linguistic University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Minsk (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), City of Minsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Minsk State Linguistic University (MSLU) is a coeducational Belarusian higher education institution. Minsk State Linguistic University (MSLU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 74 years old Belarusian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MSLU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.