Established in 1920, Yanshan University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Qinhuangdao (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hebei. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hebei Province, Yanshan University (YSU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Yanshan University (YSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 102 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. YSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.