Established in 1941, Linyi University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Linyi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shandong. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shandong Province, Linyi University (LYU) is a very large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Linyi University (LYU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. LYU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.