Founded in 1984, North University of Nationalities is a higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Yinchuan (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Ningxia. Officially recognized by the State Ethnic Affairs Commission of the People's Republic of China, North University of Nationalities is a coeducational Chinese higher education institution. North University of Nationalities offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. North University of Nationalities also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.