Founded in 1952, Volgograd State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Volgograd (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Volgograd Oblast.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Volgograd State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (VolgGASU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Volgograd State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (VolgGASU) 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 68 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Russian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 