Established in 1942, Samara National Research University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Samara (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Samara Oblast.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Samara National Research University (SNRU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Samara National Research University (SNRU) 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 78 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 60-70% making this Russian higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 