Founded in 1911, Vologda State Dairy Farming Academy is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Vologda (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Vologda Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation, Vologda State Dairy Farming Academy (VSDFA) is a coeducational Russian higher education institution. Vologda State Dairy Farming Academy (VSDFA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. VSDFA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.