Established in 1967, The Rostov State Conservatoire is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Rostov-on-Don (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Rostov Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, The Rostov State Conservatoire (RU) is a very small coeducational Russian higher education institution. The Rostov State Conservatoire (RU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation) in several areas of study. This 55 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. RU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.