Established in 1985, Jiangsu Ocean University is a higher-education institution located in the large city of Lianyungang (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Jiangsu. Officially recognized by the Education Department of the Jiangsu Province, Jiangsu Ocean University (JOU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Jiangsu Ocean University (JOU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. JOU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.