Founded in 1994, Tambov State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Tambov (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tambov Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Tambov State University (TSU) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Tambov State University (TSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. TSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.