Established in 1985, China Youth University for Political Sciences 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 Central Committee of China Communist Youth League, China Youth University for Political Sciences (CYU) is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. China Youth University for Political Sciences (CYU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CYU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.