Founded in 2002, Hunan City University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Yiyang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hunan Province, Hunan City University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hunan City University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Hunan City University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.