Established in 1967, Petrozavodsk State Conservatory is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Petrozavodsk (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Republic of Karelia. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Petrozavodsk State Conservatory (PGK-PSC) is a very small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Petrozavodsk State Conservatory (PGK-PSC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 55 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. 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. PGK-PSC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.