Founded in 1996, Nevsky Institute of Language and Culture is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Saint Petersburg (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Nevsky Institute of Language and Culture (NILC) is a very small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Nevsky Institute of Language and Culture (NILC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 26 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Russian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NILC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.