Established in 1937, Northwest University of Politics and Law is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Xi'an (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Shaanxi. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Shaanxi Province, Northwest University of Politics and Law (NWUPL) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Northwest University of Politics and Law (NWUPL) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. NWUPL also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.