Established in 1986, Ningbo University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Ningbo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Zhejiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Zhejiang Province, Ningbo University (NBU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Ningbo University (NBU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 36 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. NBU 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.