Established in 1959, Penza State Technological University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Penza (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Penza Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Penza State Technological University (PenzSTU) is a coeducational Russian higher education institution. Penza State Technological University (PenzSTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. PenzSTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.