Established in 2001, Chuxiong Normal University is a higher-education institution located in the medium city of Chuxiong (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Yunnan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Yunnan Province, Chuxiong Normal University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Chuxiong Normal University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Chuxiong Normal University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.