Founded in 1931, Jining Normal University is a higher-education institution located in the small city of Jining (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Inner Mongolia. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region, Jining Normal University (JNU) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Jining Normal University (JNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. JNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.