Established in 1942, Chengdu Sport 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 Sport University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Chengdu Sport University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Chengdu Sport University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.