Founded in 1952, Shenyang Agricultural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Shenyang (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Liaoning. Officially recognized by the Educational Department of Liaoning Province, Shenyang Agricultural University (SYAU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Shenyang Agricultural University (SYAU) 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 70 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Chinese higher education organization a least selective institution. SYAU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.