Established in 1951, Harbin Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Harbin (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Heilongjiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Heilongjiang Province, Harbin Normal University (HNU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Harbin Normal University (HNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 71 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. HNU 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.