Founded in 1998, Zhejiang Ocean University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Zhoushan (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Zhejiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang Ocean University (ZJOU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Zhejiang Ocean University (ZJOU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ZJOU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.