Established in 1940, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Grodno (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Grodno Region. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Belarus, Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno (GSU) is a large (enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Belarusian higher education institution. Yanka Kupala State University of Grodno (GSU) 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 degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 80 years old Belarusian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.