Established in 1917, Chizhou University is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Chizhou (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Anhui. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Anhui Province, Chizhou University is a small coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Chizhou University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Chizhou University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.