Established in 1951, South-Central University for Nationalities is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Wuhan (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hubei. Officially recognized by the State Ethnic Affairs Commission of the People's Republic of China, South-Central University for Nationalities (SCUN) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. South-Central University for Nationalities (SCUN) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. SCUN also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.