Founded in 1896, Beijing Jiaotong University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Beijing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Beijing Jiaotong University (BJTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 126 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BJTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.