Established in 1976, Qoraqalpoq Davlat Universiteti (Karakalpak State University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Nukus (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Karakalpakstan. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Qoraqalpoq Davlat Universiteti (QQDU) is a medium-sized coeducational Uzbekistani higher education institution. Qoraqalpoq Davlat Universiteti (QQDU) 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 46 years old Uzbekistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Uzbekistani higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. QQDU 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, as well as administrative services.