Established in 1899, Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic 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 Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbSPU) is a very large (EduListing enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbSPU) 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 121 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 