Founded in 1983, Panzhihua University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Panzhihua (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Sichuan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Sichuan Province, Panzhihua University (PZHU) is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Panzhihua University (PZHU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 39 years old Chinese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. PZHU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.