Established in 1912, Shanghai Ocean University is a 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 Ocean University (SHOU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shanghai Ocean University (SHOU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 110 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SHOU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.