Founded in 1906, Jinan University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Guangzhou (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Guangdong. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Shenzhen, Zhuhai. Officially recognized by the Overseas Chinese Affairs Office of the State Council, Jinan University (JNU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Jinan University (JNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 116 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. JNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.