Established in 1967, Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Vladivostok (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Primorsky Krai. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Artem, Nakhodka, Ussuriysk, Blagoveshchensk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service (VSUES) is a large coeducational Russian higher education institution. Vladivostok State University of Economics and Service (VSUES) 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 55 years old Russian 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. VSUES 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.