Established in 1951, Guizhou Minzu University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Guiyang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Guizhou. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Guizhou Province, Guizhou Minzu University (GZMU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Guizhou Minzu University (GZMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. GZMU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.