Founded in 1957, Jiangsu Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Xuzhou (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jiangsu. Officially recognized by the Education Department of the Jiangsu Province, Jiangsu Normal University (XZNU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Jiangsu Normal University (XZNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. XZNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.