Founded in 1958, Lanzhou City University is a higher-education institution located in the medium city of Lanzhou (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Gansu. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Gansu Province, Lanzhou City University (LZCU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Lanzhou City University (LZCU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LZCU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.