Established in 1997, Russian-Armenian University is a for-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Yerevan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia, Russian-Armenian University (RAU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational Armenian higher education institution. Russian-Armenian University (RAU) 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 23 years old Armenian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Armenian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. RAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.