Founded in 1977, Pingdingshan University is a higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Pingdingshan (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Henan. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Henan Province, Pingdingshan University is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Pingdingshan University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Pingdingshan University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.