Established in 1946, Jilin University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Changchun (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jilin. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Jilin Province, Jilin University (JLU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Jilin University (JLU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 76 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. JLU 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.