Established in 1899, Omsk State Transport University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Omsk (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Omsk Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Omsk State Transport University (OSTU) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Omsk State Transport University (OSTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. OSTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.