Established in 1916, Perm State Academy of Medicine is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Perm (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Perm Krai. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Perm State Academy of Medicine is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Perm State Academy of Medicine offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Perm State Academy of Medicine also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.