Founded in 1956, Chongqing Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Chongqing (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Chongqing Municipality Education Commission, Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Chongqing Medical University (CQMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 66 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CQMU 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.