Founded in 1978, Chengdu 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 University (CDU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Chengdu University (CDU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. CDU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, as well as administrative services.