Founded in 1983, Communication University of Shanxi is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Jinzhong (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shanxi. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shanxi Province, Communication University of Shanxi is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Communication University of Shanxi offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Communication University of Shanxi also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.