Mari State University was established in 1972 in Yoshkar-Ola, Russia. It is a non-profit public higher education institution founded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia. It is a member of the Russian and Volga Region’s Association of Classical Universities and the founder of the Association of Finno-Ugric Universities. As a centre for education and research, it is recognized by MCI, EMC, UNESCO and WDOMS, making it a reputable choice for higher education.