Founded in 1929, Chongqing University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Chongqing (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of The People's Republic of China, Chongqing University (CQU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Chongqing University (CQU) 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 91 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CQU 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, as well as administrative services.