Established in 1950, Murmansk State Technical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Murmansk (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Murmansk Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Murmansk State Technical University (MSTU) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Murmansk State Technical University (MSTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. MSTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.