Founded in 1934, Nanjing Medical University is a higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Nanjing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Jiangsu. Officially recognized by the Education Department of the Jiangsu Province, Nanjing Medical University (NMU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Nanjing Medical University (NMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 88 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.