Founded in 1901, Shandong University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Jinan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. This institution also has a branch campus in Weihai City. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Shandong University (SDU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shandong University (SDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 121 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.