Founded in 1971, Orenburg State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Orenburg (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Orenburg Oblast.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Orenburg State University (OSU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Orenburg State University (OSU) 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 49 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. 