Founded in 1902, Nanjing University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Nanjing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Jiangsu. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Education Department, Jiangsu Province, Nanjing University (NJU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Nanjing University (NJU) 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 117 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.