Founded in 1935, Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Novosibirsk (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Novosibirsk Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University (NSPU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University (NSPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. NSPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.