Established in 1949, Heze University is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Heze (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shandong Province, Heze University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Heze University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Heze University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.