Founded in 1978, Baoshan University is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Baoshan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Yunnan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Yunnan Province, Baoshan University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Baoshan University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Baoshan University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.