Established in 1960, Capital Medical University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the the urban setting of the metropolis of Beijing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited/recognized by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Education, Capital Medical University (CMU) is a large (enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Capital Medical University (CMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 57 years old H.E. institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.