Established in 1903, Hunan First Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Changsha (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Hunan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Hunan Province, Hunan First Normal University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Hunan First Normal University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Hunan First Normal University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.