Established in 1991, Russian State Social University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Moscow (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Anapa, Azov, Klin, Kursk, Piatigorsk, Sochi, Stavropol, Ufa, Voronezh, Yekaterinburg Minsk (Bielorussia), Osh (Kyrgyzstan). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Russian State Social University (RSSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Russian State Social University (RSSU) 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 31 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 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. RSSU 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.