Founded in 1724, St. Petersburg State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Saint Petersburg (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg State University (SPSU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Russian higher education institution. St. Petersburg State University (SPSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 296 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SPSU 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.
