Established in 1958, Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics 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 University of Finance and Economics is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Lanzhou University of Finance and Economics also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.