Founded in 1952, East China University of Political Science and Law is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Shanghai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, East China University of Political Science and Law is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. East China University of Political Science and Law 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. East China University of Political Science and Law 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.