Founded in 1958, Lanzhou Jiaotong University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium city of Lanzhou (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Gansu. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Gansu Province, Lanzhou Jiaotong University (LZJTU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Lanzhou Jiaotong University (LZJTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 64 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LZJTU 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.