Founded in 1949, Yanbian University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Yanji (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Jilin. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Jilin Province, Yanbian University (YBU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Yanbian University (YBU) 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 73 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. YBU 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, as well as administrative services.