Established in 1943, Penza State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Penza (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Penza Oblast.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Penza State University  is a medium-sized (EduListing enrollment range: 9,000-9,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Penza State University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 