Founded in 1955, Nanyang Technological University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Singapore (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education - Higher Education Division of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a very large coeducational Singapore higher education institution. Nanyang Technological University (NTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 67 years old Singapore higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.