Established in 1938, Stavropol State Medical University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Stavropol (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Stavropol Krai.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Stavropol State Medical University (StSMU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Stavropol State Medical University (StSMU) 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 82 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 10-20% making this Russian higher education organization a most selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 