Founded in 1977, Chaohu University is a higher-education institution located in the large city of Chaohu (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Anhui. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Anhui Province, Chaohu University is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Chaohu University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Chaohu University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.