Founded in 1985, Gansu Normal University for Nationalities is a higher-education institution located in the small city of Hezuo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gansu. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Gansu Province, Gansu Normal University for Nationalities is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Gansu Normal University for Nationalities offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Gansu Normal University for Nationalities also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.