Established in 1940, Petrozavodsk State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Petrozavodsk (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Republic of Karelia. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Apatity, Sortavala, Belomorsk. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), 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 80 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 60-70% making this Russian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 