Established in 1921, Moscow State University of Civil Engineering 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 University of Civil Engineering is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Moscow State University of Civil Engineering offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Moscow State University of Civil Engineering also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.