Established in 1978, Aba Teachers University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large town of Aba (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Sichuan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Sichuan Province, Aba Teachers University (ATU) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Aba Teachers University (ATU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. ATU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including as well as administrative services.