Established in 1992, Nizhnevartovsk State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Nizhnevartovsk (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug - Yugra. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Nizhnevartovsk State University (NVSU) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Nizhnevartovsk State University (NVSU) 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 30 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NVSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.