Established in 1968, Polotsk State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Novopolotsk (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Vitebsk Region. This institution also has a branch campus in Polotsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Polotsk State University (PSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Belarusian higher education institution. Polotsk State University (PSU) 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 54 years old Belarusian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.