Established in 1918, Yaroslavl State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of 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 University (YSU) is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Yaroslavl State University (YSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education 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. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. YSU 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.