Established in 1963, Minnan Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Zhangzhou (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Fujian. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Fujian Province, Minnan Normal University (MNNU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Minnan Normal University (MNNU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. MNNU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.