Founded in 2006, Polessky State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Pinsk (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Brest Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Polessky State University (PolesSU) is a small coeducational Belarusian higher education institution. Polessky State University (PolesSU) 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 16 years old Belarusian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Belarusian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. PolesSU 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.