Founded in 1902, Northwest Normal University is a higher-education institution located in the medium city of Lanzhou (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Gansu. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Gansu Province, Northwest Normal University (NWNU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Northwest Normal University (NWNU) 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. NWNU 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.