Founded in 1919, Vladimir State University for the Humanities is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Vladimir (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Vladimir Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Vladimir State University for the Humanities is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Vladimir State University for the Humanities 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 103 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Vladimir State University for the Humanities also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.