Founded in 1930, St. Petersburg State University of Economics is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of 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 of Economics (UNECON) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. St. Petersburg State University of Economics (UNECON) 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 90 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Russian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 