Established in 1979, Xinjiang Normal 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 Normal University (XJNU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Xinjiang Normal University (XJNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 43 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. XJNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.