Founded in 1988, Ulyanovsk State 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 University (USU) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Ulyanovsk State University (USU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 34 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Russian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USU 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.