Established in 1909, Saratov State Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Saratov (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Saratov Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Saratov State Medical University is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Saratov State Medical University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Saratov State Medical University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.