Founded in 1872, Moscow State Pedagogical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Moscow (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Moscow State Pedagogical University (MSPU) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Moscow State Pedagogical University (MSPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. MSPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.