Founded in 1909, South China Agricultural University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Guangzhou (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Guangdong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Guangdong Province, South China Agricultural University (SCAU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. South China Agricultural University (SCAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 113 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SCAU 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.