University Overview
Established in 1930, Baikal State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Irkutsk (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Irkutsk Oblast. This institution also has branch campuses in Chita, Ust-Ilimsk, Bratsk and Yakutsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Baikal State University (BSU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Russian higher education institution. Baikal State University (BSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 95-year-old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Russian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (Non Latin) | Байкальский государственный университет |
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| Name | Baikal State University |
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| Founded | 1930 |
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| Address | Lenina 11 Irkutsk 664015 Irkutsk Oblast Russia |
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(3952) 5-0000-5 Ext. 129 |
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(3952) 522 633 |
| Other locations | Chita, Ust-Ilimsk, Bratsk and Yakutsk |
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