Founded in 1950, Lanzhou University of Arts and Science is a non-profit public 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 University of Arts and Science (LUAS) is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Lanzhou University of Arts and Science (LUAS) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. LUAS also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.