Founded in 1952, Northeast Forestry University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Harbin (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Heilongjiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Heilongjiang Province, Northeast Forestry University (NEFU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Northeast Forestry University (NEFU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 70 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. NEFU 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.