Founded in 1928, St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design 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 Industrial Technologies and Design (SUTD) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. St. Petersburg State University of Industrial Technologies and Design (SUTD) 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 94 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 20-30% making this Russian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SUTD 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.