Founded in 1896, Shanghai Jiao Tong University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Shanghai (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Shanghai Municipal Education Commission, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 123 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.