Founded in 1912, Nanjing University of the Arts is a higher-education institution located in 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 of the Arts is a medium-sized coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Nanjing University of the Arts 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. Nanjing University of the Arts also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.