Established in 1896, Xi'an Jiaotong 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 Education of The People's Republic of China, Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU) 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 124 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. XJTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.