Established in 1957, Ulyanovsk State Technical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Ulyanovsk (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Ulyanovsk Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Ulyanovsk State Technical University (ULSTU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Ulyanovsk State Technical University (ULSTU) 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 64 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Russian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. ULSTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.