Founded in 1896, St. Petersburg State University of Physical Education is a higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Saint Petersburg (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg State University of Physical Education is a coeducational Russian higher education institution. St. Petersburg State University of Physical Education offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. St. Petersburg State University of Physical Education also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including housing, as well as administrative services.