Established in 1952, Nanjing Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the rural 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 Normal University (NNU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Nanjing Normal University (NNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 70 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.