Established in 1896, Russian University of Transport 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). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, Russian University of Transport (RUT) is a very large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Russian University of Transport (RUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. RUT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.