Founded in 1909, Chonnam National University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Gwangju (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Yeosu, Jeonnam. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Chonnam National University (CNU) is a large coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Chonnam National University (CNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 113 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.