Established in 1924, Ocean University of China is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Qingdao (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Ocean University of China (OUC) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Ocean University of China (OUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 98 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. OUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.