Established in 1924, Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Vitebsk (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Vitebsk Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine (VSAVM) is a very small coeducational Belarusian higher education institution. Vitebsk State Academy of Veterinary Medicine (VSAVM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 98 years old Belarusian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. VSAVM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.