Founded in 1920, North Ossetian State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Vladikavkaz (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), North Ossetia-Alania Republic.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, North Ossetian State University (NOSU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. North Ossetian State University (NOSU) 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 100 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 