Founded in 1958, Binzhou University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Binzhou (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shandong Province, Binzhou University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Binzhou University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. Binzhou University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.