Founded in 1958, Ningxia University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Yinchuan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ningxia. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, Ningxia University (NXU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Ningxia University (NXU) 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. NXU 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.