Established in 1930, Siberian State Industrial University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Novokuznetsk (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Kemerovo Oblast. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Tashtagol, Osinniki, Prokopyevsk, Mezhdurechensk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Siberian State Industrial University (SibSIU) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Siberian State Industrial University (SibSIU) 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, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 92 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 50-60% making this Russian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SibSIU 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.