Founded in 1951, Civil Aviation University of China is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Tianjin (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China, Civil Aviation University of China (CAUC) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Civil Aviation University of China (CAUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. CAUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.