Established in 1930, Tula State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Tula (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tula Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Tula State University (TSU) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Tula State University (TSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. TSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.