Founded in 1955, Chengdu Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Chengdu (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Sichuan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Sichuan Province, Chengdu Normal University (CDNU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Chengdu Normal University (CDNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. CDNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.