Established in 1958, Pacific National University is a for-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Khabarovsk (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Khabarovsk Krai. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Pacific National University (PNU) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Pacific National University (PNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 64 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.