Founded in 1944, Moscow University for the Humanities is a non-profit private 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 University for the Humanities is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Moscow University for the Humanities offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 77 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Moscow University for the Humanities 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.