Established in 1969, Samara State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Samara (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Samara Oblast. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Togliatti, Syzran, Pohvistnevo. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Samara State University (SSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Samara State University (SSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 53 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Russian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SSU 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.