Founded in 1960, S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Pavlodar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Pavlodar Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Republic of Kazakhstan, S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University (ToU) is a medium-sized coeducational Kazakhstani higher education institution. S. Toraighyrov Pavlodar State University (ToU) 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 62 years old Kazakhstani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Kazakhstani higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ToU 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.