Founded in 1952, Nanchang Normal University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Nanchang (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Jiangxi. Officially recognized by the Education Department of the Jiangxi Province, Nanchang Normal University is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Nanchang Normal University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Nanchang Normal University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.