Founded in 1912, Northwest University, China is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Xi'an (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shaanxi. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shaanxi Province, Northwest University, China (NWU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Northwest University, China (NWU) 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. NWU 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.