Established in 1866, Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 Tchaikovsky Conservatory (MTC) is a very small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory (MTC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 156 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Russian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. MTC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.