Established in 1997, Russian-Armenian University is a for-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Yerevan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, Russian-Armenian University (RAU) is a small coeducational Armenian higher education institution. Russian-Armenian University (RAU) 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 25 years old Armenian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Armenian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. RAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.