Established in 1922, Tver State Technical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Tver (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Tver Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Tver State Technical University (TvSTU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Tver State Technical University (TvSTU) 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 100 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Russian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TvSTU 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.