Founded in 1938, Gence Dövlet Universiteti (Ganja State University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Ganja (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Ganjabasar.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Azerbaycan Respublikasi Tehsil Nazirliyi (Ministry of Education, Azerbaijan), Gence Dövlet Universiteti (GSU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Gence Dövlet Universiteti (GSU) 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.  The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Azerbaijani higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 