Founded in 1902, Nanjing University is a non-profit public 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 University (NJU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Nanjing University (NJU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 120 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NJU 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.