Founded in 1995, Foshan University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Foshan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guangdong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Guangdong Province, Foshan University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Foshan University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Foshan University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.