Founded in 1958, Hengyang Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Hengyang (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hunan Province, Hengyang Normal University (HYNU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hengyang Normal University (HYNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. HYNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.