Founded in 1941, Minzu University of China is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Beijing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the State Ethnic Affairs Commission of the People's Republic of China, Minzu University of China (MUC) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Minzu University of China (MUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MUC 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.