Dalian University for Nationalities is located in the beautiful coastal city of Dalian, and belongs to the State Ethnic Affairs Commission. It is one of more than 1 10 universities directly under the central government, and it is also the only comprehensive national higher education institution located in the northeast and coastal open areas, featuring engineering and applied disciplines. Dalian Minzu University is located in the center of Jinzhou District, Dalian, directly under the State Ethnic Affairs Commission. Established by People's Republic of China (PRC) Ministry of Education, State Ethnic Affairs Commission, Liaoning Provincial People's Government and Dalian Municipal People's Government. It is the only comprehensive national higher education institution with engineering and applied disciplines as its main features in the northeast and coastal open areas.