Established in 1983, Changsha University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Changsha (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hunan Province, Changsha University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Changsha University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Changsha University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.