Established in 1899, Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Saint Petersburg (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbSPU) is a very large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbSPU) 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 123 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SPbSPU 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.