Founded in 1959, Zaporizhia State Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Zaporizhia (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Zaporizhia Oblast. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Health of Ukraine, Zaporizhia State Medical University (ZSMU) is a medium-sized coeducational Ukrainian higher education institution. Zaporizhia State Medical University (ZSMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 63 years old Ukrainian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Ukrainian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ZSMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.