Established in 1927, Samarkand Davlat Universiteti (Samarkand State University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large city of Samarkand (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Samarqand. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Samarkand Davlat Universiteti (SamDU) is a medium-sized coeducational Uzbekistani higher education institution. Samarkand Davlat Universiteti (SamDU) 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 in several areas of study. This 95 years old Uzbekistani higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Uzbekistani higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SamDU 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.