Founded in 1985, Qingdao University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Qingdao (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shandong Province, Qingdao University (QU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Qingdao University (QU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 37 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. QU 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.