Founded in 1948, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large metropolis of Wuhan (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hubei. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Zhongnan University of Economics and Law (ZUEL) 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 74 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Chinese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. ZUEL 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, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.