Established in 1942, Heilongjiang University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in 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, Heilongjiang University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Heilongjiang University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 80 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Heilongjiang University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.