Founded in 1971, Orenburg State 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 Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Orenburg State University (OSU) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Orenburg State University (OSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 51 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. OSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.