Established in 1980, Volgograd State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Volgograd (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Volgograd Oblast. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Urupinsk, Michaelovka, Akhtubinsk, Kalach-on-Don, Frolovo, Volzhesky. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Volgograd State University (VolGU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Volgograd State University (VolGU) 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 42 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. VolGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.