Established in 1930, The Bonch-Bruevich St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications is a for-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Saint Petersburg (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Archangelsk, Smolensk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, The Bonch-Bruevich St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications (SUT) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. The Bonch-Bruevich St. Petersburg State University of Telecommunications (SUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 92 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 20-30% making this Russian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SUT 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.