Founded in 1951, Jining University is a higher-education institution located in the small city of Jining (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Shandong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shandong Province, Jining University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Jining University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Jining University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.