Established in 1908, Yaroslavl State Pedagogical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Yaroslavl (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Yaroslavl Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Yaroslavl State Pedagogical University (YSPU) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Yaroslavl State Pedagogical University (YSPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 114 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. YSPU 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.