Founded in 1925, Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Saint Petersburg (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy (SPbSPMU) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy (SPbSPMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 97 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Russian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SPbSPMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.