Founded in 1931, Turkmen State Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Ashgabat (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Türkmenistanyn Bilim Ministrligi (Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan), Turkmen State Medical University (TSMU) is a coeducational Turkmen higher education institution. Turkmen State Medical University (TSMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 91 years old Turkmen higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TSMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.