Founded in 1971, North Caucasus Federal University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Stavropol (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Stavropol Krai.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, North Caucasus Federal University (NCFU) is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. North Caucasus Federal University (NCFU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 