Founded in 1958, Guizhou University of Finance and Economics 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 University of Finance and Economics is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Guizhou University of Finance and Economics offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Guizhou University of Finance and Economics also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.