Established in 1909, Lanzhou University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Lanzhou (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Gansu. This institution also has a branch campus in Yuzhong Country. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Lanzhou University (LZU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Lanzhou University (LZU) 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 113 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. LZU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.