Established in 1944, Shaanxi Normal University 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. This institution also has a branch campus in Chang'an. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Shaanxi Normal University (SNNU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shaanxi Normal University (SNNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. This 78 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SNNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.