Founded in 1897, Zhejiang University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Hangzhou (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Zhejiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang University (ZJU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Zhejiang University (ZJU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 125 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ZJU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.