Founded in 1911, Samara State Academy of Social Sciences and Humanities 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 State Academy of Social Sciences and Humanities  is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Samara State Academy of Social Sciences and Humanities 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 109 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations.  The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Russian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 