Founded in 1951, East China Normal University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Shanghai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, East China Normal University (ECNU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. East China Normal University (ECNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 68 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.