Established in 1870, Tver State 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 University (TvSU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Tver State University (TvSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 152 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 60-70% making this Russian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. TvSU 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.