Established in 1918, Odessa State Agrarian University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Odesa (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Odessa Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Odessa State Agrarian University (OSAU) is a coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. Odessa State Agrarian University (OSAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. OSAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.