Founded in 1773, Saint-Petersburg Mining University 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 Energy of the Russian Federation, Saint-Petersburg Mining University (SPMI) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Saint-Petersburg Mining University (SPMI) 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 247 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 