Established in 1990, Moscow Financial and Law University is a for-profit private 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 branch campuses in the following locations: Volgograd, Kaliningrad, Kaluga, Kirov, Orsk, Yaroslavl, Chehov, Stupino. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Moscow Financial and Law University (MFUA) is a very large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Moscow Financial and Law University (MFUA) 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 32 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. MFUA 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.