Founded in 1936, China Pharmaceutical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Nanjing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Jiangsu. Officially recognized by the Education Department of the Jiangsu Province, China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. China Pharmaceutical University (CPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.