Established in 1927, Samarkand Davlat Universiteti (Samarkand State University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized city of Samarkand (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Samarqand.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education, Uzbekistan, Samarkand Davlat Universiteti (SamDU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Samarkand Davlat Universiteti (SamDU) 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 in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 93 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 20-30% making this Uzbekistani higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 