Founded in 1946, Mokpo National University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Muan (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), South Jeolla. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Korea, Mokpo National University is a large coeducational South Korean higher education institution. Mokpo National University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 76 years old South Korean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Mokpo National University 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.