Established in 1953, Perm State Technical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Perm (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Perm Krai. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Berezniki, Chaikovsky, Lysva. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Perm State Technical University (PSTU) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Perm State Technical University (PSTU) 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 68 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Russian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PSTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.