Established in 1941, Gannan Medical University is a for-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Ganzhou (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Jiangxi. Officially recognized by the Education Department of the Jiangxi Province, Gannan Medical University (GMU) is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Gannan Medical University (GMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 81 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Chinese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. GMU 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.