Founded in 1959, Novosibirsk State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of 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 University (NSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Novosibirsk State University (NSU) 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 63 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 10-20% making this Russian higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.