Established in 1950, Shandong Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Jinan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shandong Province, Shandong Normal University (SDNU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shandong Normal University (SDNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 72 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SDNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.