Founded in 1963, Vyatka State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Kirov (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Kirov Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Vyatka State University is a medium-sized coeducational Russian higher education institution. Vyatka State University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Vyatka State University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.