Founded in 1933, South China Normal 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 Normal University (SCNU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. South China Normal University (SCNU) 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 89 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Chinese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. SCNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.