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