Established in 1915, Southern Federal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Rostov-on-Don (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Rostov Oblast. This institution also has a branch campus in Taganrog. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Southern Federal University (SFedU) is a very large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Southern Federal University (SFedU) 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 107 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SFedU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.