Founded in 1965, Vitebsk State Technological University 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 Technological University (VSTU) is a small coeducational Belarusian higher education institution. Vitebsk State Technological University (VSTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 57 years old Belarusian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VSTU 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.