Established in 1927, Shanghai Conservatory of Music is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Shanghai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, Shanghai Conservatory of Music is a very small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shanghai Conservatory of Music offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. Shanghai Conservatory of Music also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.