Established in 1969, Samara State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Samara (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Samara Oblast. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Togliatti, Syzran, Pohvistnevo. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Samara State University (SSU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Samara State University (SSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 51 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 30-40% making this Russian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 