Founded in 1945, Universitatea de Stat de Medicina si Farmacie (Moldova State University of Medicine and Pharmacy) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Chisinau (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministerul Educatiei a Republicii Moldova (Ministry of Education of the Republic of Moldova), Universitatea de Stat de Medicina si Farmacie (USMF) is a very small coeducational Moldovan higher education institution. Universitatea de Stat de Medicina si Farmacie (USMF) 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 77 years old Moldovan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Moldovan higher education organization a very selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. USMF 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.