Founded in 1918, Voronezh State Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Voronezh (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Voronezh Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Voronezh State Medical University (VSMU) is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Voronezh State Medical University (VSMU) 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 104 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Russian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VSMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.