Founded in 1933, South China Normal University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Guangzhou (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Guangdong. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Department of Education, Guangdong Province, South China Normal University (SCNU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. South China Normal University (SCNU) 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 86 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Chinese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.