Founded in 1909, Saratov State University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Saratov (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Saratov Oblast. This institution also has a branch campus in Balashov. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Saratov State University (SSU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Russian higher education institution. Saratov State University (SSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 111 years old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
