Established in 1938, Northwestern Polytechnical University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Xi'an (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shaanxi. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China, Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 25,000-29,999 students) coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), 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 82 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Chinese higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. NPU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
