Established in 1956, Xinjiang Medical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Urumqi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Xinjiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Xinjiang Medical University (XJMU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Xinjiang Medical University (XJMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. XJMU 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.