Established in 1832, St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Saint Petersburg (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPSUACE) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPSUACE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 190 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SPSUACE 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.