Founded in 1951, Sevastopol State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Sevastopol (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Sevastopol State University (SSU) is a coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. Sevastopol State University (SSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. SSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.