Founded in 1974, Liaocheng University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Liaocheng (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shandong Province, Liaocheng University (LU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Liaocheng University (LU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. LU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.