Established in 1905, Fudan University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Shanghai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, Fudan University is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Fudan University 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 117 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Fudan University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.