Established in 1956, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Nanjing (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Jiangsu. Officially recognized by the Education Department of the Jiangsu Province, Nanjing University of Finance and Economics is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Nanjing 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. Nanjing 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.