Established in 1972, Syktyvkar State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Syktyvkar (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Komi Republic. This institution also has a branch campus in Vorkuta. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Syktyvkar State University (SyktSU) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Syktyvkar State University (SyktSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 50 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SyktSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.