Established in 1924, Sumy State Pedagogical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Sumy (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Sumy Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, Sumy State Pedagogical University (SSPU) is a coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. Sumy State Pedagogical University (SSPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. SSPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.