Founded in 1939, Northern Ossetian State Academy of Medicine is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Vladikavkaz (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Ossetia-Alania Republic. This institution also has a branch campus in Beslan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Northern Ossetian State Academy of Medicine (NOSMA) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Northern Ossetian State Academy of Medicine (NOSMA) 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 83 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Russian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NOSMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.