Founded in 2001, Togliatti State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Togliatti (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Samara Oblast. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Samara, Syzran, Zhigulevsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Togliatti State University (TSU) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Togliatti State University (TSU) 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 21 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TSU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.