Established in 1962, Kashi University is a higher-education institution located in the medium city of Kashgar (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Xinjiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, Kashi University (KSU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Kashi University (KSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. KSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.