Founded in 1959, Changji University is a higher-education institution located in the small city of Changji (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Xinjiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Changji University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Changji University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Changji University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.