Established in 1944, Orenburg State Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Orenburg (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Orenburg Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Orenburg State Medical University (OrSMA) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Orenburg State Medical University (OrSMA) 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 78 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OrSMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.