Established in 1938, Stavropol State Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Stavropol (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Stavropol Krai. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Stavropol State Medical University (StSMU) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Stavropol State Medical University (StSMU) 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 84 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 10-20% making this Russian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. StSMU 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.