Established in 1950, Northwest University for Nationalities is a higher-education institution located in the medium city of Lanzhou (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Gansu. Officially recognized by the State Ethnic Affairs Commission of the People's Republic of China, Northwest University for Nationalities is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Northwest University for Nationalities offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Northwest University for Nationalities also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.