Founded in 1995, Moscow City Teachers' Training University is a for-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Moscow (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Samara. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Moscow City Teachers' Training University (MGPU) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Moscow City Teachers' Training University (MGPU) 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 27 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Russian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MGPU 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.