Founded in 1920, North Ossetian State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Vladikavkaz (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Ossetia-Alania Republic. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, North Ossetian State University (NOSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. North Ossetian State University (NOSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 102 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. NOSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.