Founded in 1902, Tomsk State Pedagogical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Tomsk (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Tomsk Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Tomsk State Pedagogical University (TSPU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Tomsk State Pedagogical University (TSPU) 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 120 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Russian higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TSPU 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.