Founded in 1931, Ogarev Mordovia State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Saransk (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Mordovia Republic. This institution also has a branch campus in Ruzaevka and Kovylkino. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Ogarev Mordovia State University is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Ogarev Mordovia State University 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 91 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Russian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Ogarev Mordovia State University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.